French farmers fight to 'stop the slaughter' and what's in store for France this Christmas?
Talking France17 Joulu 2025

French farmers fight to 'stop the slaughter' and what's in store for France this Christmas?

This week, we will look at the latest flare up between the government and French farmers, many of whom have been spending recent days blockading motorways or public buildings and basically trying to get the government to listen.


We'll also find out about a significant vote in the French parliament about residency permits and look at the new French Civics Test that will be compulsory in 2026 for citizenship and some residency applicants - and find out how much it costs.


Plus we'll look ahead to Christmas in France this year, will the farmers scupper your travel plans, will there be snow and why has the whole country become obsessed by a wolf.


And we'll have a look at some of the best, worst and most memorable moments in France in 2025.


I'm Ben McPartland and I'll be joined by The Local France's Editor Emma Pearson and our politics expert John Lichfield.



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