Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield to discuss what's going on in France.
We start this week off with more turbulent politics in France, after PM François Bayrou managed to survive a vote of no-confidence. We ask John Lichfield how much longer Bayrou might be able to hang on.
After all the parliamentary chaos, France is in need of a holiday, though going skiing in the French Alps may come with some challenges this year. The team brings you the latest on a rockslide that destroyed a key highway to popular ski resorts in the Alps in Savoie, plus other things to be aware of on the slopes this year.
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We also discuss why the French government is in hot water (or eau minérale), after allegedly allowing Nestlé to market non-regulation water against the recommendation of French health services. Plus, the Talking France team also discusses why France has so many mineral water brands in the first place.
For those attempting to communicate in French - one unending question is whether or not to use tu (the informal 'you') or vous (the formal and/or plural 'you'). Our team attempts to solve the riddle.
And finally, it has been five years since Brexit but that doesn't mean everything is settled for Brits in France. We look ahead to some potential headaches and hurdles in 2025.
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Extra reading
- OPINION: France's crafty PM may just pull off a Columbo-style surprise
- What to know if you are going skiing in the French Alps this February
- How to check the water quality in your French commune
- France allowed Nestlé to use banned filter for bottled water
- What are the rules on using 'tu' and 'vous' in modern France?
- It's five years since Brexit but problems lie ahead for Brits in Europe
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