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Talking France

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Talking France is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in France as well as explore and explain the major issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenterBen McPartlandchats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local France’sEmma PearsonandGenevieve Mansfield. They are also frequently joined byJohn Lichfield, a veteran journalist whose

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34:11

New French rail strikes protest 'privatisation' and...

Talking France ·

2024/11/07

To start this news series off we find out how the French President Emmanuel Macron and his government might be feeling about the return of Donald Trump to the White House. And with many Americans apparently taking to Google to find out how they can move to France, we explain if they actually can, and all the pitfalls to avoid if you do.We also explain why French rail unions are threatening "long and strong" rail strikes this autumn and why the accent in the south west of France is considered sexy -

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36:35

How painful will cuts in France be and why's Macron...

Talking France ·

2024/10/17

Up for discussion this week is what's been described as "the most violent austerity plan France has ever seen." We find out just how painful the new budget will be for people in France.And apart from the budget, there's a planned new immigration bill that could also spell bad news for foreigners in France. We find out more.And did you know around 150 movies and TV series are filmed in Paris each year? We explain why the film industry means big business in the French capital.We run through the many

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36:02

How Paris is different from France and when will...

Talking France ·

2024/10/10

The big news this week in France is that the mythical golden owl, a treasure people in France have been hunting for for three decades, has finally been found.If you have no idea what I'm talking about please stay tuned. This week we'll also get the calculator out and find out if France's autumn budget - described as the toughest and most important in 50 years - will solve any of the country's financial problems. Or will it just give you financial problems with major cuts and tax hikes ahead.We'll

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34:20

The foreigners who helped make France and just how...

Talking France ·

2024/10/02

Up for discussion this week is the French PM's key policy speech and why it sounded like a wedding speech by a bride's grandfather.Plus, does the PM have a chance of getting anything done and will the gaping hole in the country's money box spell doom for us all here in France?On a more positive note we'll put France's interior minister to rights by introducing you to some foreign immigrants who really did help make France the country it is today.We'll also introduce you to some dinosaurs that made

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33:45

Can France's government of 'losers' win anyone over...

Talking France ·

2024/09/26

In this new episode we take a look at France's new government. It's been dubbed a government of "losers" and we'll get to the bottom of who's in it, how long it might last and whether foreigners in France should be wary of the direction it takes.We also find out why the Chinese are giving France's cognac makers a huge headache, whether Paris deserves its reputation as the "City of Rats", and look at the future of two important airport hubs in south west France.And we also find out whether the EU

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36:16

Can France accept major tax hikes and what's gone...

Talking France ·

2024/09/19

This week we'll get the latest on the never-ending story that is France's quest to find a new government and find out if the country is facing imminent tax hikes to plug the gaping deficit.We also look at which are the best cities in France when it comes to having access to everything you need for everyday life. Plus we explore where are the most remote parts of the country where you'll be content if all you need for everyday life is peace and quiet.We also explain why you might face more border

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36:24

How long will France's new PM last and what will the...

Talking France ·

2024/09/12

Talking France is back with a new series. This week, we'll bring you right up to date with the political shenanigans in France and examine whether there will be any positive legacy for Paris now the Olympics are over.Remember the political crisis that was paused over the summer?Well French politicians have pressed the play button again and the drama continues to be gripping.We'll run the rule over the new French PM and look ahead to what's coming and how long he'll last in the job.We'll also look

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35:31

How can France's stormy political crisis be resolved...

Talking France ·

2024/07/10

In the last episode before the summer break we focus on the post-election political crisis that is gripping France.We've had the elections, they produced a shock result and although there were some losers - namely Marine Le Pen’s far right which finished third despite pollsters predictions that they would win - there wasn't really a clear winner. So what happens now? When will France get a new government?If its the leftist alliance then what will they do in power?Or will nothing happen and will

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25:37

How to explain France's shock election results and...

Talking France ·

2024/07/08

In this special edition of the Talking France podcast we'll look in detail at the shock results of the defining second round of France’s snap parliamentary elections.We also get all the reaction from the key players, look ahead at what happens next and get all the analysis from our politics expert John Lichfield.Host Ben McPartland is also joined by The Local France’s Emma Pearson.READ MORE:What happens next in France after bombshell election results?French far right blasts 'alliance of dishonour'

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23:55

With France's far right at the gates of power will...

Talking France ·

2024/07/01

France has voted in the first round of the snap parliamentary poll - an election considered one of the most pivotal in recent French history.This week, we explain the results, look ahead at what happens over the next few days and what Sunday's second round will bring. Can the far-right get a majority government or will the so-called Republican Front hold firm once again? President Emmanuel Macron is running out of options but what will he do next?We'll also explain how the far-right's policies on

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27:15

Elections to take France into 'dark territory' and...

Talking France ·

2024/06/24

This episode comes at a crucial time in France's recent history. The first round of France's snap parliamentary elections are on Sunday and there couldn't be more at stake. Is France heading for a political earthquake or can President Emmanuel Macron somehow limit the aftershocks and restore some calm?We'll look at what lies ahead in the weeks and months to come?Our French politics expert John Lichfield will explain why he thinks France is heading for deep, dark, unchartered waters.We'll also

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32:19

Could French elections wreck the EU and France's...

Talking France ·

2024/06/17

We're in the midst of a pretty major political crisis here in France with snap elections coming up so needless to say we have plenty to talk about in this week's episode.Firstly we bring you right up to date with all the drama, the dodgy deals and shaky alliances, the infighting and betrayals and the pleas for French people to get out and vote.Our French politics wizard John Lichfield will explain why this election could be more calamitous than Brexit for France and the EU and look at what Emmanuel

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19:03

What now for France after Macron's great election...

Talking France ·

2024/06/10

Welcome to a special episode of The Local's Talking France podcast in which we take a look at the (latest) political crisis in France following the EU election results.On Sunday night, as the European election results were drifting in French President Emmanuel Macron took everyone by surprise by announcing he was dissolving the French parliament- the Assemblé Nationale - and that new elections would be held in just three weeks time.Yep pretty dramatic stuff, which is why we are recording a special

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37:49

Why Russia is picking on France and how Europe's...

Talking France ·

2024/06/05

The talking points from France this week... in no particular order are - Russian meddling in French affairs. Yes France has accused Russia of being involved in a string of recent incidents from fake coffins left at the Eiffel Tower to bedbug invasion rumours. Why would Moscow do this and is it working?We also find about why the commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday are even more significant this year, why you could be fined in France just for washing your car and we

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34:59

Explaining Paris syndrome and how the EU elections...

Talking France ·

2024/05/30

On the bill this week we have the European elections. We answer the important questions: Why should we care, how will they affect France and what will they mean for the future? As well as explaining a little bit about the European parliament.We also look at how new laws aimed at averting dangerous wildfires in France will affect home owners plus explain why hundreds of thousands of home addresses in rural France are changing and what this means for you.We also find out which politicians are the best

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32:30

What are real French values and does France care...

Talking France ·

2024/05/22

This week we find out why so many workers are going on strike in Paris at the moment. From waste collectors to firefighters - what do they all want, and what's the Olympics got to do with it?We also explain the crisis in France's overseas territory of New Caledonia, why the president has deemed it necessary to fly there and why France has such a complicated relationship with several far flung parts of the world.And French star footballer Kylian MBappé has said goodbye to Paris and to France, so

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35:00

Is France booming or bust, Paris QR codes explained...

Talking France ·

2024/05/16

This week on Talking France we explore more of the big issues in France such as... who'll actually need a special QR security code during the Paris Olympics, why male motorists in France are being urged to drive like women and why the future is uncertain for Normandy's famous D-Day beaches as the 80th anniversary of the landings approaches.And is France doomed or is it booming? With the French government bragging about record foreign investment we try and work out whether the country’s economy

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36:12

Major French border changes explained and could...

Talking France ·

2024/04/30

We kick off this week looking at the Féte du Travail on May 1st. Is it still a significant, symbolic day for workers in France or is it just regarded as a bonus day off?We also look at the big upcoming change for passport checks in Europe. It's called EES and it's almost certain to cause lots of travel issues, which is why we try and answer some of the important questions our readers have about it.And... we also look at how France plans to take better care of its elderly population, whether the

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33:40

How French invaded the English language, where...

Talking France ·

2024/04/25

This week we explore just how big an issue is youth violence around schools in France. Is it out of control or just being exploited by those pesky politicians?We explain where foreigners buy second homes in France and why fewer Brits are snapping up properties. We also find out why one French island is taking on Airbnb and look at why drivers on French motorways could soon avoid stopping for the tolls.And "the English language is just French pronounced badly". Who would say such a provocative thing

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38:20

Is the Entente Cordiale still worth anything,...

Talking France ·

2024/04/11

On this week's Talking France we talk about trains, croissants, the Le Pens, French bashing and the sexy subject of tax declarations in France.France is about to test a new 49 euro rail pass to encourage people to get onto trains. We explain who can take advantage of it and where you can use it.Plus it's 120 years of the entente cordiale between France and the UK, we will explore whether there's any real entente between the two countries these days and whether or not it's even cordial.And French far

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