Business report with sally. It is the final week. The french president ial election goes into overdrive. We compare the remaining two candidates economic programmes. And we hear from the green boss whos been quietly donating millions to environmental causes but says hes now spending the money to take on trump. Hello and a very warm welcome. This is World Business report. I am sally bundock. Also in the programme south koreas latest trade numbers rocket. Well go live to the region for the latest. First of all, though, it is the last week of campaigning for the french president ial election. Voters are being wooed by the frontrunner and Centrist Emannuel Macron and by the far rights Marine Le Pen. The economy and prosperity have been among the key issues in what is the worlds sixth biggest economy. So what are the two visions that theyre trying to sell . One of frances biggest problems is its Unemployment Rate remaining stubbornly high at 10 . So as far as emmanuel macrons is concerned,
Facebook is putting out tips on how to spot it, but could the British Election be the next to feel its impact . I am katty kay in new york, Christian Fraser is in paris. It is an extraordinary achievement. Not since the days of napoleon has a frenchman risen to power so young and with such speed. Not since world war ii has a leader taken power without a party and a parliamentary base. There were very few in the established Political Class who endorsed Emmanuel Macron or believed in his bid to become president , but president he will become this sunday when he assumes power from francois hollande. He has already resigned his leadership of the movement he began a year ago. It will now be re named La Republique en marche. Politicians from right and left will be allowed to campaign under its banner in next month crucial parliamentary elections, so long as they quit the parties to which they belong. The President Elect says he wants a coalition of the willing. Starting our coverage, our eur
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Its thursday 1st june. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. This time next week, the polls will have opened across the uk for the general election. Last night, key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbcs election debate. So lets bring you up to date with the latest from the Campaign Trail. This morning, the Prime Minister is attempting to move the agenda back to brexit pledging to use the Promise Of Brexit to build a stronger, fairer and even more prosperous country and calling for voters to unite behind her leadership. Meanwhile, labour is returning to its rail policy promising to save money for Rail Commuters by changing the way fare increases are calculated. The party says the move would save an average rail season Ticket Holder £319 a year by 2022. Last night key figures from the seven main parties went head to head on the bbc. Theresa may was criticised for her failure to appear at that debate. Our assistant Political Editor norman smith is i