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 g...
17 Dec 202534min
Will France mess with dual-nationals and why do Americans love all things French ?
It seems no one likes dual nationals these days. They are being picked on by politicians in countries across the world. We'll look at whether the rules around dual citizenship could change in France a...
10 Dec 202528min
Are airlines scrapping 'thousands' of flights to France and can a French mayor demand silence in streets?
This week we have all the latest on the budget showdown in what is a crucial week for the French government. We'll hear about a new high speed train service linking two of France's big cities, but why...
3 Dec 202534min
France wakes up to the threat of war and is French wine industry doomed?
With French army generals giving speeches about the need to protect ourselves, the president announcing new plans for military service and French authorities telling us we all need to prepare an emerg...
26 Nov 202534min
Fast food slowly kills French restaurants and Pétain provokes new rumble in France
Take advantage of our half price Black Friday offer and join The Local France today for just €24.99.This week we'll gaze into our crystal balls and look to the future, to that day, and a momentous day...
19 Nov 202530min
France's shock healthcare fee plan and will French PM sacrifice himself?
This week we’ll bring you up to date on the crucial 2026 budget that’s edging its way through parliament and look at what it might mean for you, plus news on the strikes that lie ahead in France.We’ll...
13 Nov 202530min
What the Louvre heist reveals about France and new civics test unveiled
We simply cannot not discuss the 88 million euro jewellery heist at France's most famous museum The Louvre in this week's episode. How could it happen? Some blame lax security, others blame funding cu...
22 Okt 202537min
France presses the self-destruct button and Paris prepares for 'flood of the century'
You'll be glad to know things have become just a little clearer since last week when it comes to what is going on in France. Just a little.We have a new government, we kind of have a new prime ministe...
15 Okt 202532min
