A scandal in the French presidential election campaign involving the integrity of the leading candidate is feeding directly into the growing popular distrust of the political class. The new developments, centered on Republican party front-runner Francois Fillon, cast an ominous cloud over the hopes for a win by the mainstream candidate. It has ratcheted-up the unpredictability of the election outcome. It increases the possibility of a win by the outsider presidential candidates, far-right Front National candidate Marine Le Pen and newcomer Emmanuel Macron. Continue reading “French Outsider Presidential Candidates Get Boost From Scandal – Risks to EU Grow”