Finding a French PM: Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon?
July 8, 2024
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The left-wing alliance in France has won the most seats in a dramatic election, dealing a surprise blow to the far-right party of Marine Le Pen. <br /><br />Le Pen's National Rally was aiming to become the biggest party in parliament for the first time but was stopped by tactical voting and collaboration between her opponents. <br /> <br />On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to Europe correspondent Adam Parsons about the shock result and to Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College, about far-left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon and whether he could be the new French prime minister. <br /> <br />Producer: Soila Apparicio <br />Editor: Philly Beaumont <br />Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John <br />
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