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France in focus

An in-depth look at the political and social events shaping France. Friday at 5:45pm Paris time.

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France's most beautiful villages: marketing the country's heritage

France's most beautiful villages: marketing the country's heritage

A testament to its history, France is sprinkled with beautiful villages and towns. To stand out, attract tourists or eve... Read more

8 Jul 2022

11mins

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November 2015 Paris attacks: Landmark trial draws to a close

November 2015 Paris attacks: Landmark trial draws to a close

They were the deadliest attacks on French soil since World War II. On the night of November 13, 2015, jihadists targeted... Read more

24 Jun 2022

15mins

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Has the 'Big Quit' reached France? Employers struggle to hire staff

Has the 'Big Quit' reached France? Employers struggle to hire staff

Flexible hours, a four-day working week and a sense of purpose are just some of the things that employees are looking fo... Read more

17 Jun 2022

12mins

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France hit by drought: Farmers bear the brunt

France hit by drought: Farmers bear the brunt

In this edition, we're looking at one of the key consequences of climate change: drought. From parched fields, to burnin... Read more

3 Jun 2022

12mins

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France's maths problem: Students lag behind other EU countries

France's maths problem: Students lag behind other EU countries

Sums, geometry, algorithms... many pupils groan at the very mention of mathematics. France's most recent education minis... Read more

27 May 2022

12mins

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Being LGBTI+ in France: The fight for equality continues

Being LGBTI+ in France: The fight for equality continues

In France, coming out of the closet and living openly as a member of the LGBTI+ community can be a significant psycholog... Read more

20 May 2022

13mins

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Revealing the social effects of two years of mask-wearing

Revealing the social effects of two years of mask-wearing

The surgical mask has become a potent symbol of the pandemic…and an intimate part of our daily lives. In this episode, w... Read more

6 May 2022

12mins

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Macron's challenges ahead: Re-elected president vows to unite a divided France

Macron's challenges ahead: Re-elected president vows to unite a divided France

After an unusual campaign, Emmanuel Macron has won re-election as French president, defeating the far right's Marine Le ... Read more

26 Apr 2022

12mins

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Death of jailed Corsican nationalist revives tensions on French island

Death of jailed Corsican nationalist revives tensions on French island

Located in the French Mediterranean, Corsica is often referred to as the "island of beauty". But it's also been the scen... Read more

15 Apr 2022

12mins

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A war without a name: France's controversial colonial past in Algeria

A war without a name: France's controversial colonial past in Algeria

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the end of a brutal conflict that France only officially recognised as being a w... Read more

5 Feb 2022

12mins

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