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Andy Burnham outlines his vision for UK economy with promise to raise living standards

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is likely to be the next British prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Central to Burnham's platform is improving living standards that have stagnated or even fallen since the 2008 global financial crisis. But with weak public finances, how realistic is his…

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In the Trump era, we need satire more than ever. Just don’t expect it to save democracy

In the US, comedy has long filled the space vacated by partisan news media. Now France is following its lead, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

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The punchline versus the byline: What does comedy do right that journalism can't?

Satirical news programmes are popular in many countries around the world. In this episode of Scoop we focus on the United States in the final weeks before the presidential election, and discuss what comedians get right that journalists get wrong. Our guests this week are stand-up comedians Bob Vallier and…

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Budget squeeze: Digging France out of its fiscal hole

The French government plans to subject the budget to a €60 billion belt-tightening drive next year in the hope of bringing the deficit down to 5 percent of GDP from an estimated more than 6 percent this year. Two-thirds of that sum are to come from spending cuts, and the…

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Oil prices on the rise after escalation of Middle East violence

Global benchmarks for oil prices were steadily rising on Wednesday, a day after Iran fired a barrage of missiles against Israel in retaliation for the Israeli army's offensive against Hezbollah. In this edition, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin explains why this could change the trajectory of global oil prices, how the…

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Ethical shopping in the age of ultra-fast fashion: Time to slow down?

This week we look at ethical fashion in the age of "direct-to-consumer" giants like China's Shein and Temu. Thanks to their business model based on ultra-fast design and production, consumers can purchase a new look at incredibly low prices. But at what cost for the environment and worker wellbeing? Charles…

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Seeking balance: A new chapter for Sino-African trade relations?

As the representatives of over 50 African countries meet this week in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation or FOCAC, Charles Pellegrin and his guests take a closer look at the relationship between China and Africa and what it means in terms of opportunities for economic growth and development…

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The environmental impact of data centres: AI's insatiable thirst for energy

While the tech world has been flying high on a wave of optimism over all the potential applications of AI, booming demand for the technology is increasingly straining energy resources. One simple search on ChatGPT consumes almost 10 times more electricity than one on Google. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Mary…

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Health at heart of UK general election: Conservatives, Labour vow to fix NHS

In the run-up to the UK's general election on July 4, the state of the country's National Health Service (NHS) is a key campaign theme. Satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest in 40 years and the same is true of social care. Both the ruling Conservatives and the…

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Free trade vs. protectionism: Assessing the impact of globalised trade

It's a common and accepted trope that free trade has led to more prosperity. Yet free trade, and another word that often accompanies it – globalisation – are frequent targets of criticism, with both seen as eroding national sovereignty, taking away local jobs and harming the environment. Charles Pellegrin talks…

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Education on hold: Ukrainian refugees' road back to school

As a result of the war in Ukraine, millions of Ukrainian children have been scattered around Europe. These young refugees have seen their education heavily disrupted, with only between 30 and 50 percent of them enrolled in schools in their host countries. NGOs such as Junior Achievement (JA) Europe and…

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From fuel to electric: European auto industry faces 2035 deadline

As decided by EU member states and the European Parliament, sales of internal combustion engine cars will be banned in the bloc by 2035, thereby forcing a transition to electric vehicles. How will Europe's car manufacturers manage this major change? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin puts the question to Julia Poliscanova,…

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Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at 2024 VivaTech trade fair

This week, we bring you a special edition of People & Profit from VivaTech, France's major tech event. Charles Pellegrin asks Beatriz Sanz Saiz, global consulting data and AI leader at EY, how artificial intelligence could bring more equality. He also meets Olivier Oullier, whose company Inclusive Brains has developed…

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Swiftonomics: How US pop superstar Taylor Swift is boosting the economy

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is continuing its planetary takeover, kicking off its European leg this week in France. Since her first concerts in March 2023 in the US, the pop star has been credited with boosting the national GDPs of the United States, Singapore and Australia. For a deeper look…

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Paris 2024: Will the Olympics boost the French economy?

With less than 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, we’re looking into whether or not they will be a healthy investment for Paris and France as a whole. Will the Games boost the French economy? Or will the costs outweigh the benefits? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin discusses…

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China-Africa ties: A Chinese 'debt trap'?

What does 22 years of data tell us about the nature of the economic relationship between Beijing and the African continent? FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin talks to Oyintarelado Moses, lead author of a report from Boston University's Global Development Policy Center and the African Economic Research Consortium.

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The digital euro: An opportunity for financial reform?

The European Central Bank is making plans for a digital currency, an electronic equivalent to cash. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Positive Money Europe's Executive Director Vicky Van Eyck, who says the digital euro could make the financial system fairer, but fears that privately-owned commercial banks are undermining the…

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The TikTok threat: US lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese-owned app

TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of the US administration, after the House of Representatives voted in favour of a bill that would force its Chinese owner ByteDance to divest itself of the social media platform or see it banned in the US. Charles Pellegrin asks journalist Océane Herrero,…

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Innovation: When High Tech doesn't necessarily mean high inequality

What do Austria, Sweden, Switzerland and Taiwan all have in common? For economist Neil Lee, it’s their ability to share the benefits of innovation equally across society. Charles Pellegrin discusses Lee's latest book “Innovation for the masses”.

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LinkedIn report shows labour market heading for 'green skills' shortage

Professional networking platform LinkedIn's annual "green skills" report tracks how the labour market is facing up to the challenge of building a sustainable economy. This year, the number of people with skills that are useful in transforming the economy grew by a median of 12.3 percent, which is outpaced by…

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French startup Néolithe turns non-recyclables into construction materials

Nicolas Cruaud, the founder of Néolithe, is the winner of the 2023 Ivy Tech prize for young French entrepreneurs, which is being awarded this week in Paris. The company was created in 2019 in western France and devised a new eco-friendly process that creates a type of building material thanks…

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'Ending poverty on a liveable planet': World Bank in push to boost climate finance

As the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank take place this week in Marrakech, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to the World Bank's Senior Managing Director Axel Van Trotsenburg about the urgent need to increase climate financing, calls for reform of the institution and the potential…

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Green transition takes centre stage at top French business gathering

This week we're at the 2023 annual MEDEF meeting, where the largest employers' federation in France gets leaders of the country's business community together to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead – one of them being the transition to a green economy. A world leader when it comes…

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Gabon's economy: A wealth of resources that fails to trickle down to the population

As a group of senior Gabonese military officers announce they have seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest, we take a closer look at Gabon's economic situation. The Central African nation is the fourth-largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, but a third of its population lives below…

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Online transfers: Football clubs and players now using digital marketplace

As football clubs form their teams for next season, more and more of them are turning to a digital marketplace to see which players they could sign on. Charles Pellegrin talks to Frederik Broholt, commercial vice president of TransferRoom. Also, we take a look at the historic deal that reduces…

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