To reinforce your point about the status quo, it's been said in French media that this election is ultimately about globalization vs an alternative to globalization.
Macron is the globalization candidate. Le Pen is something else.
Macron is the globalization candidate. Le Pen is something else.
That accords with Putin's goals.
That's why the Russians hacked Macron's campaign and released emails today.
That's why the Russians hacked Macro
Are you disputing that?
US senators have also said that there are weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, and that Assad used chemical weapons against the Syrian population. In both cases, credible information has never been put forward to the public.
US Senate Intel committee and FBI head has said US knows Russia is right now targeting the French election.
These are facts.
The issue I'm raising is that a very significant portion of the French populace is "euro-skeptic". Recall that a few years ago, the French voted "no" to the EU constitution (by referendum), and were subsequently overruled by the government.
Many French are still very pissed about this.
Are you suggesting we not give them a democratic voice because Putin is also against the EU? That would be a very stupid move in a country whose national sport is going on strike.
Are you suggesting the hack was coordinated by Russia? I'm not sure what this changes.