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Crunch time for Le Pen, Ryanair's threat and McDonald's targets rural France

This week we'll look at a potential earthquake in French politics that could strike next week. That's when far right leader Marine Le Pen will find out whether she's been banned from standing in elections. Could she be banned? Should she be banned? What will happen if she is? We'll delve deep into all of those questions and try to come with some answers.

We'll also find out about McDonald's vision of conquering rural France. Can the US fast food giant win the hearts and stomachs of French villagers?

We'll explain why France is once again arguing over the rules of surrogacy and how the law…

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