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April 20, 2017 Up for grabs: Total uncertainty ahead of French presidential election (part 1)
The stakes couldn't be higher ahead of Sunday's first round of the French presidential election. Open or closed borders? More Europe or less? A bigger or smaller welfare state? A bigger or smaller military? But once in the voting booth, will the French focus on issues, institutions or individuals? With the outcome a total uncertainty, we look back at a race that's been about identity, incumbent fatigue and ethics... But what matters most? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
20 min
April 20, 2017 Up for grabs: Total uncertainty ahead of French presidential election (part 2)
The stakes couldn't be higher ahead of Sunday's first round of the French presidential election. Open or closed borders? More Europe or less? A bigger or smaller welfare state? A bigger or smaller military? But once in the voting booth, will the French focus on issues, institutions or individuals? With the outcome a total uncertainty, we look back at a race that's been about identity, incumbent fatigue and ethics... But what matters most? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
26 min
April 19, 2017 Where will it end? Venezuela's downward spiral (part 1)
Where will it all end in Venezuela? This Wednesday sees a day of duelling demonstrations with mass rallies by the opposition after several weeks of sometimes deadly protests. Meanwhile, there are accusations of a Washington-fuelled coup plot, plans to arm pro-government militias and this week's loyalty oath by the army’s chief-of-staff. How to stop the spiral in an oil-rich nation beset by hyperinflation and mass shortages of food, medicine, electricity and more? How should the region react? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
19 min
April 19, 2017 Where will it end? Venezuela's downward spiral (part 2)
Where will it all end in Venezuela? This Wednesday sees a day of duelling demonstrations with mass rallies by the opposition after several weeks of sometimes deadly protests. Meanwhile, there are accusations of a Washington-fuelled coup plot, plans to arm pro-government militias and this week's loyalty oath by the army’s chief-of-staff. How to stop the spiral in an oil-rich nation beset by hyperinflation and mass shortages of food, medicine, electricity and more? How should the region react? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
27 min
April 18, 2017 Erdogan wins: But Turkey more divided than ever (part 1)
What now for Turkey and its president?
Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 51 percent of the vote in a referendum that breaks with nearly a century where parliament was the centre of power. The opposition is contesting the result that gives Erdogan enhanced executive powers. Despite a crackdown on dissent and one-sided campaign coverage, it was - in the end - still a tight score. Why was it so close? Click here for PART TWO.
A programme produced by Andrew Hilliar, Chris Davis and Jessica Sestili.
18 min
April 18, 2017 The Future of Europe: High-stakes vote in France (part 2)
Five days before the French vote, Theresa May has sprung the surprise of a snap general election in June to shore up support for the Conservatives. What happens if she gets her wish? And what does it mean for France, where two of the candidates share Brexiteers' Eurosceptic views? Could there really one day soon be a Frexit? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
27 min
April 18, 2017 The Future of Europe: Surprise UK snap election all about Brexit (part 1)
Five days before the French vote, Theresa May has sprung the surprise of a snap general election in June to shore up support for the Conservatives. What happens if she gets her wish? And what does it mean for France, where two of the candidates share Brexiteers' Eurosceptic views? Could there really one day soon be a Frexit? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS.
18 min
April 17, 2017 Erdogan wins: But Turkey more divided than ever (part 2)
What now for Turkey and its president? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 51 percent of the vote in a referendum of which the result will break with nearly a century of parliament being the centre of power. The opposition is contesting the result to give Erdogan enhanced executive powers. Despite a crackdown on dissent and one-sided campaign coverage, it was - in the end - still a tight score. Why was it so close? A programme produced by Andrew Hilliar, Chris Davis and Jessica Sestili.
20 min
April 17, 2017 Erdogan wins: But Turkey more divided than ever (part 1)
What now for Turkey and its president? President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won 51 percent of the vote in a referendum of which the result will break with nearly a century of parliament being the centre of power. The opposition is contesting the result to give Erdogan enhanced executive powers. Despite a crackdown on dissent and one-sided campaign coverage, it was - in the end - still a tight score. Why was it so close? A programme prepared by Andrew Hilliar, Chris Davies and Jessica Sestili
20 min
April 13, 2017 Day of reckoning: How will Erdogan's referendum reshape Turkey? (part 2)
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is putting all his energy into Sunday's referendum which - depending on the outcome - could reshape the constitution and grant the Turkish leader broad-ranging executive powers. The purges following last July's failed coup have bled into a campaign upended by a crackdown on dissent. So considering polls are giving the "yes" camp the edge, why the heavy-handed approach? How will the referendum reshape Turkey? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
22 min

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