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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.

Fri 21 Apr 2017, 09:13 | Tags: Expert comment, France, French Studies

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.

Wed 19 Apr 2017, 08:57 | Tags: Arts, Expert comment, France

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


Don't trust opinion polls!

As the far right's Marine Le Pen retains French poll lead Dr David Lees Teaching Fellow in French Studies argues the first round of the French elections is an opportunity for protest.

Thu 23 Feb 2017, 10:32 | Tags: Academic Staff, France, French Studies, Politics

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