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France has taken over the presidency of the European Union, but it’s ambitious plans for a sovereign Europe could be undone by the pandemic and elections in April.

While there has been push back in Eastern European capitals… he does have the backing of its powerful neighbour, Germany.

GUESTS:

Anne-Elisabeth Moutet

French Journalist

Philippe Marliere

Professor of French & European politics at UCL

Shada Islam

EU commentator

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