What happens after France's surprise swing to the left?

What happens after France's surprise swing to the left?

Author: Katy Lee and Dominic Kraemer July 11, 2024 Duration: 54:02

A surprise left-wing election win? In Europe? In 2024? This week, we turn to our resident Parisian journalist to try to get our heads around what just happened in France, as well as what might happen next. We’re also looking at the other big left-wing winners of the week: the UK Labour Party. What might their new government mean for Britain’s relationship with Europe? Plus, Barcelona’s anti-tourist revolt and what may be the world’s toughest crackdown on Airbnb. 

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This week's Inspiration Station picks: BBC Assignment: 'Germany's AI detectives' and The Europeans on YouTube. 
Other resources: 
'El malestar por el turismo masivo se traslada a las calles de Barcelona' - La Vanguardia, July 6, 2024
'Quelle coalition ? Composez votre majorité absolue avec notre simulateur de coalitions exclusif' - Le Grand Continent, July 7, 2024

00:22 The return of human co-host Dominic Kraemer
03:51 Good Week: Britain's relationship with the EU
15:02 Bad Week: Tourists in Barcelona
28:16 Interview: Katy on France's surprise election results and what might happen next
48:33 Isolation Inspiration: 'Germany's AI detectives' and The Europeans on YouTube
51:24 Happy Ending: Climate-resilient cacao

Producers: Wojciech Oleksiak and Katy Lee

Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak

Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina

 

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