How The French Are Reacting To 'Brexit'

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June 28, 2016

A photo taken on June 24, 2016 shows an amalgamation of the French and United Kingdom flag flying from a flagpole on the top of the castle of Hardelot, the cultural center of the Entente Cordiale (the colonial-era promise of cross-channel friendship between Britain and France)in Neufchatel-Hardelot, northern France. (Philippe Huguen /AFP/Getty Images) — A photo taken on June 24, 2016 shows an amalgamation of the French and United Kingdom flag flying from a flagpole on the top of the castle of Hardelot, the cultural center of the Entente Cordiale (the colonial-era promise of cross-channel friendship between Britain and France) in Neufchatel-Hardelot, northern France. (Philippe Huguen /AFP/Getty Images)

The realities of what the British departure from the European Union means for Europe are beginning to sink in this week. In France, Marine Le Pen, leader of the right-wing National Front party, is celebrating Britain’s decision and calling for a similar French referendum on staying or leaving the EU.

Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson talks with Le Monde reporter Annick Cojean on how France is reacting to Brexit.

Guest

Annick Cojean, Le Monde reporter. She tweets @AnnickCojean

This segment aired on June 28, 2016.

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