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June 19, 2017 The Macron Way: Big win, but will new president reform France? (part 2)
How did Emmanuel Macron upend and redraw France's political landscape? It's out with the old guard on both sides of the aisle, with the average age of MPs dropping more than five years and a record 38% of female lawmakers in the new assembly. How will Macron play his strong hand on the European stage, where he's promised to push for more EU integration? What's the secret of his success - and can it be replicated elsewhere? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
25 min
June 14, 2017 Macron in Morocco: High-stakes first presidential visit to North Africa (part 2)
Handshake contests with Donald Trump might seem easy for Emmanuel Macron when compared with his first foray as president into the symbiotic world of France's ties with its former North African dependencies. Macron is making what's billed as a two-day private visit to Morocco's king with the solemn vow that he'll soon go to see leaders of neighbouring rivals Algeria. How will Macron manage France's overlapping interests between those bitter rivals? Click here for PART ONE
Produced by Charles WENTE, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON and Laure FOURQUET
26 min
June 14, 2017 Macron in Morocco: High-stakes first presidential visit to North Africa (part 1)
Handshake contests with Donald Trump might seem easy for Emmanuel Macron when compared with his first foray as president into the symbiotic world of France's ties with its former North African dependencies. Macron is making what's billed as a two-day private visit to Morocco's king with the solemn vow that he'll soon go to see leaders of neighbouring rivals Algeria. How will Macron manage France's overlapping interests between those bitter rivals? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON and Laure FOURQUET
19 min
June 13, 2017 What's her game plan? Weakened PM May in Paris ahead of Brexit talks (part 1)
After a day that saw British PM Theresa May hold talks with the Northern Irish unionists of the DUP and attend a first session of parliament since last week's loss of an outright Conservative majority in the House of Commons... it's a weakened British leader who's invited to dinner in Paris and a night out to see the France-England football friendly. But just how weakened is Theresa May? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON and Laure FOURQUET.
18 min
June 13, 2017 What's her game plan? Weakened PM May in Paris ahead of Brexit talks (part 2)
After a day that saw British PM Theresa May hold talks with the Northern Irish unionists of the DUP and attend a first session of parliament since last week's loss of an outright Conservative majority in the House of Commons... it's a weakened British leader who's invited to dinner in Paris and a night out to see the France-England football friendly. But just how weakened is Theresa May? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON and Laure FOURQUET.
25 min
June 12, 2017 Landslide: Where will Macron's momentum lead France? (part 2)
Emmanuel Macron is converting the try of last month's presidential election that blew away France's mainstream centre-left and centre-right blocs with a first round legislative result that's already redrawn the country's political landscape. The Socialists are in tatters and the conservative Républicains are split. Is Macron's momentum also that of Europe's now? What does it mean for Brexit, and for the future of the EU? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
27 min
June 12, 2017 Landslide: Where will Macron's momentum lead France? (part 1)
Emmanuel Macron is converting the try of last month's presidential election that blew away France's mainstream centre-left and centre-right blocs with a first round legislative result that's already redrawn the country's political landscape. The Socialists are in tatters and the conservative Républicains are split. Is Macron's momentum also that of Europe's now? What does it mean for Brexit, and for the future of the EU? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
21 min
June 08, 2017 Comey Testifies: Did Trump pressure former FBI director? (part 2)
Did the president of the United States pressure the director of the FBI to put his personal reputation ahead of national security? Did Donald Trump know what he was saying when he exchanged with James Comey on February 14 about his national security advisor's ties to Russia? As Comey testifies before the Senate intelligence committee, we ask if this - as Barack Obama's head of national intelligence said this week – could be bigger than Watergate. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, Selina SYKES and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN
27 min
June 08, 2017 Comey Testifies: Did Trump pressure former FBI director? (part 1)
Did the president of the United States pressure the director of the FBI to put his personal reputation ahead of national security? Did Donald Trump know what he was saying when he exchanged with James Comey on February 14 about his national security advisor's ties to Russia? As Comey testifies before the Senate intelligence committee, we ask if this - as Barack Obama's head of national intelligence said this week – could be bigger than Watergate. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, Selina SYKES and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
16 min
June 07, 2017 What do the British want? Unexpected campaign, unpredictable outcome (part 1)
When British PM Theresa May called a snap election just seven weeks ago, some were calling it a stroke of genius that would cement the Conservatives' hold on power. However flip-flops and a wooden performance on the campaign trail have gone a long way to dissolving the party's 20-point lead in the polls. Between Brexit, terrorism and greater government intervention, what will decide Thursday's election? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Yi SONG, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
19 min

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