John Downing: How three big calls in Europe and US could have a dramatic impact on our lives here in Ireland

Marine Le Pen, of the far-right National Rally party, speaks to journalists after the first round of French parliamentary elections. Photo: Reuters

John Downing

Should Joe Biden quit now, or continue pushing open the door for Donald Trump’s return? Will France “go rogue” in Europe? Is this the definitive end for the British Tories?

These three questions dominate this mega-week of global politics, happening largely outside of Ireland but with outcomes that will affect all our daily lives.