Emmanuel Macron: populism’s nemesis or catalyst? - BBC News

President Macron’s rise to the French Presidency two years ago stunned his country and Europe. Since that victory, the leader once nicknamed “jupiter,” has faced violent street protests by the “gilets jaunes,” and has become a target for nationalist politicians at home in France and across the continent. As part of BBC World’s “Europe’s Identity Crisis” season, BBC Newsnight’s Mark Urban examines Macron’s rise, troubles and future plans for France and the EU. Producer: Mihret Yohannes