Campaigning and protesting intensify in France ahead of a snap election. It's been called by President Emmanuel Macron after the far-right made big gains in the European Parliament election. So how important is this vote for France - and for Europe? 

In this episode:

• Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and geopolitical commentator on French TV channel La Chaine Info.

• Philippe Marliere is a Professor of French and European politics at University College London.

• Peter Humi is an independent France correspondent and university lecturer in Paris.

Host: Tom McRae

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