Paris Is Prepped For An Olympics, Meanwhile Its Politics Is Chaos

The Paris Olympics are just 16 days away, and following a snap election, the French political climate is a bit of a mess.  After initially bracing for a far-right victory, results from the ballot box are skewing a way many hadn't expected.  And while the French political system is slightly more complicated than the Australian one, today we're demystifying what's just gone down in the Games host nation.  Plus answering the question: what impact will it have on the upcoming sporting events?  THE END BITS  Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy  With thanks to:  Keith Suter, Globalist, Economic Futurist & Media Commentator  Producer: Claire Murphy  Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Jacob RoundBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.