Will Macron's election gamble backfire?
The Inside Story Podcast - En podcast av Al Jazeera
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Campaigning and protesting intensify in France ahead of a snap election. It's been called by President Emmanuel Macron after the far-right made big gains in the European Parliament election. So how important is this vote for France - and for Europe? In this episode: Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and geopolitical commentator on French TV channel La Chaine Info. Philippe Marliere is a Professor of French and European politics at University College London. Peter Humi is an independent France correspondent and university lecturer in Paris. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook