Episode 4 - France's Politics
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Episode 4 - France's Politics
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What’s really happening inside France’s political system. Why is President Emmanuel Macron facing one of the most turbulent moments of his career?
In this episode, broadcaster Wizzi Magnussen sits down with journalist Gavin O’Toole to unpack the turmoil shaking French politics. Together, they explore:
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The background to the crisis that’s been building in Paris
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What triggered this week’s dramatic events
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Why France’s problems have come to a head in recent months
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What the political storm means for President Macron. Why has his popularity has plummeted?
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The economic and structural challenges driving discontent
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Does the turmoil reflect a deeper crisis in democracy shared with other nations?
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And what does this all means for Europe and the UK?
Is France’s political drama a symptom of something larger, or a uniquely French phenomenon? And where does the country go from here?
Tune in to find out, where we unpack the stories shaping our planet, one week at a time.