The Rise of the Far Right in France & Impact on French Immigration Policy

The Rise of the Far Right in France & Impact on French Immigration Policy

Presenter(s)

Rose Philbin

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9:00-10:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

Description

The National Rally, France’s right-wing populist and nationalist party, has seen swift growth in recent years under the leadership of Parliamentary Party Leader, Marine Le Pen. Formerly a party on the political outskirts, in July of 2024 it won more seats in the French parliament than it has had in any other time in history. This project explores the French political system and the factors that have led the National Rally to gain increased popularity in the last decade. Additionally, it investigates how immigration has impacted France, the French government’s response to it, and how this situation will continue to change in the future. This project addresses the question: what are the factors that have led to the rise of the far right in France and how has this rise impacted French immigration policies? The rise of far-right ideals has historically included ideology that stresses racism, antisemitism, and xenophobia. Being aware of these global political shifts is essential in understanding the future impacts of the far-right in France, as well as its effects worldwide.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Masha I. Kisel

Primary Advisor's Department

Global Languages and Cultures

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Critical Evaluation of Our Times

The Rise of the Far Right in France & Impact on French Immigration Policy

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