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Another weekend - another wave of protests in many European countries. But it's in France where some of the largest demonstrations have taken place. It's a similar story across other parts of the continent. So, what would it take for governments to enact the changes protesters are demanding?

In this episode:

  • Jack Eisner, public law student at Science Po Paris
  • Rainbow Murray, specialist in French politics and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London
  • Petros Fassoulas, Secretary General of European Movement International and a European policy analyst

Host: James Bays

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