Strongest French economic growth for 52 years
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Economic growth in France at 7% last year is its strongest performance in 52 years. But the country suffered a contraction during the pandemic of 8%, and we explore the relative economic performance of a number of European countries with Shanti Kelemen of M&G Wealth Investments. Also in the programme, the BBC's Alison Roberts assesses the health of Portugal's economy ahead of elections in the country this weekend. There's a dispute in Spain over the cultivation of strawberries in Andalucia which are taking water from the Doñana National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We find out more from Javier Martín-Arroyo, who is a writer for the Spanish newspaper El País. Plus, as climate change progresses, the demand for energy hungry air conditioning increases, which in turn exacerbates the problem. The BBC's Ed Butler reports on the potential for more energy efficient cooling systems.