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Bardella oder Le Pen: Wer führt Frankreichs Rechte in die Wahl?

Jul 7, 2026 · 17m

Summary

The episode covers the pivotal French court ruling on Marine Le Pen’s eligibility for the upcoming presidential election and its implications for the National Rally. Host Scott Lipinski interviews Marion Soletti on the Le Pen-Bardella dynamic and Diana Zimmer of the AfD on potential cooperation with French right-wing parties. The discussion then shifts to the NATO summit in Ankara, highlighting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s strategic successes, including a major submarine deal with Canada and efforts to secure Tomahawk missile stationing.

Topics discussed

Intro: French election stakes and NATO summit preview Marine Le Pen's corruption trial and candidacy implications Interview: Bardella vs. Le Pen and RN's political strategy Interview: AfD's Diana Zimmer on cooperation with France NATO Summit: Defense spending, submarine deals, and Tomahawks
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