Can France's new prime minister do anything to avoid an autumn of discontent?
Talking France16 Syys 2025

Can France's new prime minister do anything to avoid an autumn of discontent?

On this week's show we'll bring you up to date with the turmoil in France, which shows no sign of calming down. The country has another new PM, but another day of strikes, protests and potential clashes looms large. Is there any way the crisis can be resolved?


France's tax man is well nourished but there's a new plan gaining popularity that would see the country's richest pay more. But who's behind it and could it become law?


We'll also hear what you think of the French schools system? Is it rigid and old fashioned or does it help to produce well behaved, polite kids?


We'll look ahead to some of the best events in France this autumn and reveal whether the French really are better at making babies than the rest of Europe.


Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team at The Local France: Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and politics wizard John Lichfield.


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