Mathieu Bock-Côté: “Two visions of European civilization clash” The federal dream of the extreme center is opposed by the sovereignist camp which now believes in a ‘civilized Europe’ The emergence of a spoilsport party could profoundly change the political life of a country. It was by taking the detour from Brussels that Nigel Farage's Ukip managed to impose the Brexit theme at home.

It is not impossible, however, that the European elections will change somewhat in nature this time.