How US players are reshaping France and the continent

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What happened

In this edition we welcome CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell.

Melissa is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:33:07 UTC.

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