How the climate crisis is changing France and French public holidays explained
In this week's Talking France we'll look at what's new in France, which Frenchman is dominating all the headlines and why now is great time to head to Provence.And for our main topic of discussion we'...
25 Touko 202221min
What's next for France after Macron wins re-election?
With the results in and Emmanuel Macron having secured a second term as French president, The Local's Talking France podcast breaks down the results and looks ahead at the next few days, the parliamen...
25 Huhti 202224min
Why France will remain divided whoever wins Sunday's crucial second round vote
France will choose its next president on Sunday and the choice for voters is simple: re-elect the incumbent centrist Emmanuel Macron or opt for his longstanding rival on the far right Marine Le Pen.So...
21 Huhti 202238min
Macron vs Le Pen - who will win the French presidential election?
Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen will face each other once again in the second round run off vote in the race for the Elysée. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local Franc...
11 Huhti 202223min
Could Marine Le Pen become the next French president?
French voters will head to the polls for the first round of voting on Sunday and the election race has suddenly become very interesting.On this week's episode host Ben McPartland runs through the late...
5 Huhti 202235min
French tests for foreigners and how France has changed since 2017
In the latest episode of the Talking France podcast, The Local team plus commentators John Lichfield and Rim-Sarah Alouane look at what the election candidates plan for foreigners in France, how the i...
29 Maalis 202238min
Will the French turn out to vote and what has Macron done for France?
With three weeks to go until the first round of the French election, The Local France team plus guest experts John Lichfield and Adam Plowright discuss abstention levels, Macron's legacy for France an...
22 Maalis 202236min
Has France become more far-right, and is Macron panicking about petrol?
In this week's episode, host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's editor Emma Pearson who brings us up to date on the latest news and talking points with just four weeks to go before the fir...
15 Maalis 202237min
