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Emmanuel Macron: Populism鈥檚 nemesis or catalyst?

Emmanuel Macron鈥檚 rise to the French Presidency in 2017 stunned his country and Europe.

Two years on, the leader once nicknamed 鈥渏upiter,鈥� has faced violent street protests by the 鈥済ilets jaunes鈥� and has become a target for nationalist politicians at home in France and across the continent.

麻豆社 Newsnight's Mark Urban examines Macron鈥檚 rise, troubles and future plans for France and the EU after Brexit.

Producer: Mihret Yohannes

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14 minutes