How to explain France's shock election results and what happens now?
In this special edition of the Talking France podcast we'll look in detail at the shock results of the defining second round of France’s snap parliamentary elections.We also get all the reaction from ...
8 Jul 202425min
With France's far right at the gates of power will French voters let them in?
France has voted in the first round of the snap parliamentary poll - an election considered one of the most pivotal in recent French history.This week, we explain the results, look ahead at what happe...
1 Jul 202423min
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 pol...
24 Jun 202427min
What now for France after Macron's great election gamble?
Welcome to a special episode of The Local's Talking France podcast in which we take a look at the (latest) political crisis in France following the EU election results.On Sunday night, as the European...
10 Jun 202419min
Why Russia is picking on France and how Europe's 'monumental' travel change will affect you
The talking points from France this week... in no particular order are - Russian meddling in French affairs. Yes France has accused Russia of being involved in a string of recent incidents from fake c...
5 Jun 202437min
Explaining Paris syndrome and how the EU elections will impact France
On the bill this week we have the European elections. We answer the important questions: Why should we care, how will they affect France and what will they mean for the future? As well as explaining a...
30 Mai 202434min
What are real French values and does France care about its troubled far-away territories?
This week we find out why so many workers are going on strike in Paris at the moment. From waste collectors to firefighters - what do they all want, and what's the Olympics got to do with it?We also e...
22 Mai 202432min
