France’s far-right National Rally (RN) could well win a majority in the upcoming , which would mean the party’s leader, Jordan Bardella, would become prime minister. How would a far-right government rule France? Economic journalist lays out the RN’s economic policy based on national preference, while political scientist worries about shifts in France’s foreign policy and its relationship with the outside world. And of the France Nature environment NGO questions the party’s commitment to withdraw from solar and wind power in favour of nuclear.
(Listen @0') Jenny Sacerdote built up a huge fashion empire in the early part of the 20th century, clothing the likes of the Empress of Japan and silent movie star Mary Pickford with her elegant but comfortable silk garments. "Jenny's grey suit" was as famous in the US as Chanel's "little black dress". She was also a pioneer in her approach to entrepreneurship and defending workers' rights.
And yet she fell into oblivion after World War II. Designer Anne Vogt, author of a of Sacerdote, talks about breathing new life into this forgotten icon through her label . (Listen @20'10'') France’s snap elections are the sixth in the country’s post-war history.
The most recent examples suggest that President Emmanuel Macron may not get the outcome he wants. (Listen @14'24'') ).