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Latest update : 2018-01-05

Emmanuel Macron's goals and resolutions for 2018

A new year, a new France? President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to push ahead with his reform agenda and lead France to a brighter future. But pressing issues like immigration and a pension system reform risk slowing the president down. In this edition, we take a closer look at what’s ahead.

A programme prepared by Sophian Aubin and Hanane Saïdani.

By Molly HALL , Florence VILLEMINOT

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French activists disappointed at new bill to fight sexual violence

In this edition: the French government puts forward a new bill to fight sexual violence, but some say it does not go far enough. Meanwhile, after a knife attack in central Paris,...

2018-05-03 THE POLITICAL BRIEF

Paris May Day protest marred by violence

In this edition: violence on the streets of Paris overshadows the traditional May Day rally - we look at reactions. Meanwhile, a year after her defeat in France's presidential...

2018-04-26 THE POLITICAL BRIEF

Macron in Washington: After ‘bromance’, French leader tackles prickly issues

In this edition of the political brief: French President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit in Washington where a budding “bromance” with US leader Donald Trump seems to have...

2018-04-19 THE POLITICAL BRIEF

France's Macron likens divisions within EU to 'civil war'

In this edition: French President Emmanuel Macron warns divisions between democracy and authoritarianism in Europe are like a "civil war". Plus, it's full steam ahead for...

2018-04-13 THE POLITICAL BRIEF

Macron launches charm offensive as France hit by protests

Faced with a wave of social discontent, the French president embarks on a media blitz, giving two interviews in the space of one week. In the meantime, his predecessor and...

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MARC PERELMAN French politics specialist

A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Columbia University, he was a journalist in New York for ten years before joining FRANCE 24 in 2009. He is specialised in French politics, Africa and the Middle East.

MOLLY HALL Journalist

Originally from New York, she is an anchor and producer. She presents the daytime news programmes as well as hosts the shows Access Asia and Political brief.