In a turbulent political landscape marked by disillusionment and shifting loyalties, France stands at a critical juncture. The far-right’s rise is not an isolated French phenomenon but a mirror of broader political trends taking root in the West, driven by what Professor Paul Smith, Head of Modern Languages at the University of Nottingham, calls “the politics of frustration” and the feeling of being “left behind”. As France prepares for a post-Macron future, will the center continue their descent, giving way to the far right and far left?