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Jupiter - President Macron, France and Europe

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06/04/2019 GMT

BBC World News - Jupiter - President Macron, France and Europe

Mark Urban examines Macron's rise, troubles and future plans for France and the EU.

As part of BBC News' "Europe's Identity Crisis" season, Mark Urban examines Macron's rise, troubles and future plans for France and the EU.

President Macron's rise to the French Presidency two years ago stunned his country and Europe. Since that election victory though, the leader once nicknamed "Jupiter", has faced violent street protests by the so called "gilets jaunes", and has become a target for nationalist politicians across the continent. As part of BBC News' "Europe's Identity Crisis" season, Mark Urban examines Macron's rise, troubles and future plans for France and the EU.

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