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May 09, 2017 Macron's Next Steps: Can France's new president reform Europe? (part 2)
It's been two days since Emmanuel Macron made history, becoming the first man to reach the French presidency without the help of an established party, or having ever held elected office. But now that the confetti has settled, Macron must figure out how to rule, ideally with a majority in parliament even though he currently controls not a single seat. So how does he get there? And is his win just a hiccup in the business-as-usual of France's two main political parties? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
26 min
May 09, 2017 Macron's Next Steps: French president-elect redraws political landscape (part 1)
It's been two days since Emmanuel Macron made history, becoming the first man to reach the French presidency without the help of an established party, or having ever held elected office. But now that the confetti has settled, Macron must figure out how to rule, ideally with a majority in parliament even though he currently controls not a single seat. So how does he get there? And is his win just a hiccup in the business-as-usual of France's two main political parties? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
19 min
May 08, 2017 Change you can believe in? Macron win signals new era in French politics (part 1)
After Brexit, after Donald Trump's election, make way instead for a leader who prefers globalism to nationalism. Thirty-nine-year-old Emmanuel Macron is elected president with two-thirds of ballots cast over the far-right's Marine Le Pen. Big decisions now rest on the shoulders of the youngest French leader since Napoleon: is it a turning point for Europe? How much change do the French really want? And if his policies fail, could it still be the far right's turn in five years? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
19 min
May 08, 2017 Change you can believe in? Macron win signals new era in French politics (part 2)
After Brexit, after Donald Trump's election, make way instead for a leader who prefers globalism to nationalism. Thirty-nine-year-old Emmanuel Macron is elected president with two-thirds of ballots cast over the far-right's Marine Le Pen. Big decisions now rest on the shoulders of the youngest French leader since Napoleon: is it a turning point for Europe? How much change do the French really want? And if his policies fail, could it still be the far right's turn in five years? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
27 min
May 04, 2017 Tale of Two Frances: The bitter divide facing the next French president (part 2)
The France 24 Debate heads to Bonnelles, a village 45 km from Paris that sits astride the two sides of France which seem to be going head to head in the 2017 presidential election. On one side, the France of the cities and urban areas which are fully integrated into the globalised economy. On the other, the rural France that feels left behind and isolated. Sunday’s election between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron will determine which of these two Frances makes their voice heard. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX, Laure ABONNAT.
26 min
May 04, 2017 Tale of Two Frances: The presidential race seen from a small village (part 1)
The France 24 Debate heads to Bonnelles, a village 45 km from Paris that sits astride the two sides of France which seem to be going head to head in the 2017 presidential election. On one side, the France of the cities and urban areas which are fully integrated into the globalised economy. On the other, the rural France that feels left behind and isolated. Sunday’s election between Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron will determine which of these two Frances makes their voice heard. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX, Laure ABONNAT.
15 min
May 03, 2017 Face to Face: Le Pen, Macron square off in final debate (part 1)
The one and only second-round debate in France’s election features independent centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and the far-right's Marine Le Pen. What are the issues that can convince undecided voters? What are the pitfalls the candidates have to avoid? With a campaign that's been dominated by scandals instead of issues, many see it as their only opportunity to take a good hard listen to what two very different rivals have to offer. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
19 min
May 03, 2017 Face to Face: Le Pen, Macron square off in final debate (part 2)
The one and only second-round debate in France's election features independent centrist frontrunner Emmanuel Macron and the far-right's Marine Le Pen. What are the issues that can convince undecided voters? What are the pitfalls the candidates have to avoid? With a campaign that's been dominated by scandals instead of issues, many see it as their only opportunity to take a good hard listen to what two very different rivals have to offer. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
26 min
May 02, 2017 The fate of Europe? Continent waits on French presidential election (part 1)
Ahead of France's second-round vote, the contrast couldn't be starker between far-right leader Marine Le Pen who sees Europe as part of the problem and her centrist rival Emmanuel Macron who sees it as part of the solution. Europe is sure to be a key issue in voters' minds, especially as almost 20% of them cast their vote for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a fervent Eurosceptic. What role for France on the continental stage? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
19 min
May 02, 2017 The fate of Europe? Continent waits on French presidential election (part 2)
Ahead of France's second-round vote, the contrast couldn't be starker between far-right leader Marine Le Pen who sees Europe as part of the problem and her centrist rival Emmanuel Macron who sees it as part of the solution. Europe is sure to be a key issue in voters' minds, especially as almost 20% of them cast their vote for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a fervent Eurosceptic. What role for France on the continental stage? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
27 min

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