French Presidential campaign heats up
There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18. The campaign is slowly heating up, with several political gatherings taking place this weekend. The Socialist Party wrapped up a two-day gathering on Saturday with a speech from party leader Olivier Faure, who has yet to officially announce his candidacy. Meanwhile, far-right…
The French presidential election campaign is gaining momentum as the first round approaches in eight months. The Socialist Party concluded a two-day meeting on Saturday, with party leader Olivier Faure delivering a speech, though he has not yet formally declared his candidacy. Meanwhile, far-right candidate Jordan Bardella attended a fair in the Champagne region, adding to the growing list of political gatherings taking place this weekend.
Earlier this week, a first debate featuring seven leading candidates was organized by business leaders, providing an early glimpse into the candidates' positions and strategies. Senior Lecturer in Economics at Lancaster University, Renaud Foucart, joins to offer insights into the current state of the French presidential race.
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