Expert Comment
Macron won’t let protests interfere with economic change: Dr David Lees
Dr David Lees, expert in French culture and politics from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, comments on the protests in France against President Macron's labour law reforms.
Macron won the debate—but Le Pen’s voters won’t care
Last night’s head-to-head debate between the two remaining candidates in the race to become the next French president was not a classic, but Emmanuel Macron landed the heaviest blows write Dr David Lees, Teaching Fellow in French Studies
Will the far right win in France? Warwick experts provide political analysis
Dr David Lees, Teaching Fellow in French Studies and Dr Piere Purseigle, Associate Professor in Modern European History provide expert analysis of the political situation in France in the run up to the first round of voting during the presidential elections.
As the French presidential race heats up, Dr Lees provides insight
Dr Lees, Teaching Fellow in French Studies provides some expert insight ahead of the French presidential elections.
Fillon’s failure to resign is a win for Macron and Le Pen
François Fillon’s failure to resign on Wednesday makes a Le Pen win in the 2017 presidential elections more likely argues Dr David Lees, Teaching Fellow in French Studies