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The World This Week - April 27th, 2012

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While invectives fly on the French campaign trail over the far-right and its agenda, François Picard warns of the reality check to come when the presidential election’s over and it’s time to face up to Europe’s economic mess.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Paul TAYLOR. European Affairs Editor, Reuters;
  • Craig COPETAS. Paris-based journalist. Author, "Bear Hunting with the Politburo";
  • Sylvie KAUFFMANN. Editorial Director, Le Monde;
  • Stefan DE VRIES. Paris correspondent, RTL4.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Thomas Waterhouse, Paul Makaad.

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