Of all the advanced industrial democracies, in the great majority of countries moderate conservatives either lead the government or the opposition.
Cameron’s decision to leave the federalist, centre-right bloc was bewailed by Remainers. How do they feel about its call for a continent-wide ban on veils?
If the major parties are locked together to keep the Front National out, neither can challenge a decaying consensus which is failing France.
There may be greater willingness by Brussels to negotiate following populist successes in the European elections.