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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3913
  • 28 Sep 2026
  • 29 min

How much of a boost is France’s far-right surge in Senate elections?

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  • The Briefing
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3913
  • 29 min

France’s National Rally and its allies have secured a record 14 seats in partial Senate elections. Is it a ‘major milestone’? Plus: an apology from Asian Games organisers and a check-in with our team at Paris Fashion Week.

Host
  • Chris Cermak

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