Eric Zemmour has been called a French Donald Trump, appealing to extreme elements in society. He has convictions for inciting racial hatred . What is it then that makes people talk of a man with no party and no election experience as a future leader of the country?

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Is Eric Zemmour the next far-right French president?

The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan in August led to the chaotic withdrawal of US-European coalition forces. It has now left Western leaders questioning how they will engage with the new rulers. GUESTS: Simon Mayall Former Deputy UK Army Chief Michael Semple Former Deputy EU Representative to Afghanistan Jamie Shea Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO

EUROPE: How will it engage with the Taliban?

DESCRIPTION: The world’s getting back to normal and that’s going to cost you. After eighteen months when gas wasn’t needed so much, prices are soaring with increased demand and not enough reserves. How will Europe manage without the lights going out? GUESTS: Richard Ballantyne CEO of the British Ports Association Tim Skeet Adviser to Trade Association John Baldwin Managing Director at CNG Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

EUROPE ENERGY: Facing a bleak winter?

The man described as a mini Trump who runs a country of just two million people in Eastern Europe now has the chance to shape the European Union for years to come. Guests: Ziga Turk Former Slovenian Minister for Growth Wojciech Przybylski Editor-in-chief at Visegrad Insight Alen Toplisek Lecturer in International Political Economy Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

How controversial is Janez Jansa EU presidency so far?

French cement giant Lafarge has been accused of links with Daesh, prompting debate about its role and complicity in crimes against humanity in Syria’s civil war. Guests: Fabrice Balanche Associate Professor at the University of Lyon 2 Cannelle Lavite European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights Tallha Abdulrazaq University of Exeter's Strategy and Security Institute Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

LAFARGE: Complicit in crimes against humanity?

62 million Germans will be casting their ballots on the 26th of September. The outcome is expected to be a two or three way coalition but with several combinations possible, which parties will take the lead? GUESTS: Michael Gahler Christian Democratic Union Ursula Munch Director of the Academy for Political Education Arne Lietz Social Democratic Party Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

GERMAN ELECTIONS: Reshaping its future?

Angela Merkel is set to leave her position after more than a decade and a half. And while some applaud her political style in Europe, others see a lack of bold leadership. What do Europeans expect from a post-Merkel Germany? GUESTS: Stefan Collignon Professor of European Political Economy Matthew Qvortrup Author of ‘Angela Merkel, Europe’s most influential leader’ Ursula Munch Academy for Political Education in Tutzing Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

GERMAN ELECTIONS: Future relationship with Europe?

More than a billion students were affected by school closures last year. Now children are returning to the classroom. But with many unvaccinated and not wearing masks, will we see another surge? And do the benefits of in-person teaching outweigh the risks of virus transmission? GUESTS: Dr David Strain University of Exeter Medical School Helen Ross Special needs teacher Ghassan Khalil UNICEF Representative in Georgia Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

COVID-19: Another surge in schools?

The 9/11 attacks were a defining event for global terrorism, it sent shock waves across the international community. 20 years later, the United States and its European allies have continued to wage wars on a global scale to combat terrorism. But has the failure of the Afghanistan war shown the failure of the ‘War on Terror’? GUESTS: Moazzam Begg Former Guantanamo prisoner Sahar Aziz Author of ‘The Racial Muslim’ Khalil Dewan Head of Investigations at Stoke White law firm

9/11: What impact has it had on communities?

Did Europe gain anything from 20 years of the so-called War on Terror? America coined the phrase, led the charge and now has decided enough is enough. Will what happened in Afghanistan mean Europe is once more exposed?Now that the USA says it won’t fight forever wars, other people’s battles, what can Europe do to protect itself? And what lessons have been learned in the last two decades? GUESTS: Tallha Abdulrazaq University of Exeter Strategy and Security Institute Temur Umarov Russia and Central Asia analyst Raffaello Pantucci Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI

AFGHANISTAN: Will terrorism increase in Europe?

More and more walls are being built on the borders of Europe. Does it make sense to keep out those who are not wanted or do these barriers lead to a rise in persecution? Guests: Matthias Lucke Senior researcher, Kiel Institute Eleanor Paynter Migration Fellow, Cornell University Giovanni Fontana President of Second Tree

Do border walls prevent migration?

Bit by bit, we appear to be waking up to the fact that our own home - our planet - is probably being destroyed by our own actions. But even with the realisation that this nightmare is not a thing of bad dreams, how ready is humankind to take the tough decisions today that could save our world tomorrow? Guests: Paul Drummond Institute for Sustainable Resources LOCATOR: LONDON Jennifer Tollmann Senior Policy Advisor for E3G LOCATOR: BERLIN Damien Short Professor of Environmental Justice LOCATOR: GUILDFORD, UK

How prepared is Europe for extreme weather?

The possibility of an EU army has been raised again following the collapse of Afghanistan to The Taliban. But if America can’t handle foreign wars, what chance for a force pulled together from 27 different countries? GUESTS: Russell Foster EU Affairs Analyst at King's College Elisabeth Braw American Enterprise Institute Samir Puri Senior Fellow at IISS-Asia Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

Is it time for an EU army?

You might be tempted to think the worst is over when it comes to Covid, but perhaps it’s time to think again with warnings of another wave in Europe and a worrying new mutation. Which might make you wonder if this will ever end, or if living with the coronavirus threat is something we will all have to get used to. GUESTS Oksana Pyzik Global Health Adviser Jean Pierre Thierry Senior Medical Advisor at France Assos Santé Catherine Smalwood WHO COVID-19 Incident Manager for Europe Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

A new COVID-19 wave in Europe?

Who is going to be courting the Taliban now that they have control of Afghanistan and the West has cut and run? Two major players Russia and China, both know how important the country can be for influence in Central Asia. Guests: Kirill Krivosheev Correspondent at Kommersant newspaper Ian Bond Centre for European Reform M Ashraf Haidari Afghan Ambassador to Sri Lanka

Will Russia fill the power vacuum in Afghanistan?

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