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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2024 · 10 MIN

Paris Olympic games amid political turmoil and protests

from Today in the EU · host Euractiv

As Paris buzzes with preparations for today's opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, there's palpable excitement in the air. However, Parisians seem to have mixed feelings about hosting the 2024 Olympics, with murmurs of protests adding an element of tension.The Olympics are set against a backdrop of almost unprecedented political instability in France: After the snap elections in June, the country has a technical government in place until a new one is agreed. How have these tensions impacted the event? In this episode, we’re joined by our Paris-based reporter Clara Bauer-Babef to break down the intricacies of these Olympics.  

As Paris buzzes with preparations for today's opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games, there's palpable excitement in the air. However, Parisians seem to have mixed feelings about hosting the 2024 Olympics, with murmurs of protests adding an element of tension.The Olympics are set against a backdrop of almost unprecedented political instability in France: After the snap elections in June, the country has a technical government in place until a new one is agreed. How have these tensions impacted the event? In this episode, we’re joined by our Paris-based reporter Clara Bauer-Babef to break down the intricacies of these Olympics.

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