Elections to take France into 'dark territory' and explaining the second homes crackdown
Talking France24 Kesä 2024

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 French government and what we can expect to happen during Sunday's first round.


Away from the elections we'll explain the proposed new law in France that is being described as a "ban on second homes" and who and where it will impact the most.


And was all the talk of the Paris Olympics being unaffordable for most just "project fear"? Whether its travel, accommodation or event tickets we'll explain why you could still get to the Paris Olympics without emptying your bank account.


I'm Ben McPartland and I'll also be joined this week by The Local's Emma Pearson and Gen Mansfield.


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