
Elections to take France into 'dark territory' and explaining the second homes crackdown
This episode comes at a crucial time in France's recent history. The first round of France's snap parliamentary elections are on Sunday and there couldn't be more at stake. Is France heading for a political earthquake or can President Emmanuel Macron somehow limit the aftershocks and restore some calm?
We'll look at what lies ahead in the weeks and months to come?
Our French politics expert John Lichfield will explain why he thinks France is heading for deep, dark, unchartered waters.
We'll also explore what the parties on the left, right and centre might do if they get to form the next…
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