Catch up on the most important and interesting stories in France from the previous 24 hours with 'France Today', the daily podcast from France in English (franceinenglish.com).
As we honor the legacy of Brigitte Bardot, we discuss her impact on cinema and animal rights. The episode also dives into the complexities of the 2026 budget negotiations and the latest updates fro...
Key changes in the 2026 budget are set to impact many aspects of life in France, from pensions to minimum wage. As a cold wave grips the north, we also discuss civil unrest among farmers and the up...
Severe cold weather prompts urgent actions for the homeless in Paris, while we pay tribute to football legend Jean-Louis Gasset. Additionally, we cover the aftermath of a tragic industrial accident...
As 2025 comes to a close, France grapples with political instability and a diplomatic proposal from the Kremlin regarding a detained researcher. We also reflect on the tragic impact of severe cold ...
Explore Algeria's historic law criminalizing French colonization and its implications for Franco-Algerian relations. We also discuss France's budgetary hurdles and the nation's stance on internatio...
A significant cyberattack on La Poste raises alarms about France's digital security just before Christmas. We also delve into a critical explosion near Lyon, a power outage in Mayotte, and exceptio...
As the year ends, France confronts a critical budget crisis with potential long-term effects. We discuss the government's latest efforts to pass a special law aimed at resolving the deadlock in Par...
As the holiday season approaches, the French government faces a budget deadlock that could impact crucial funding programs. This episode explores the latest developments surrounding the special law...
As the holiday season approaches, France faces significant challenges including a serious cyberattack on the Ministry of Interior and ongoing farmer protests. We also discuss the role of Bpifrance ...
Tensions escalate in Paris as farmers stage a bold protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal outside Macron's villa. We discuss the implications for local agriculture, the government's appeal on t...
Significant developments in French politics unfold as we explore a major corruption investigation involving Rachida Dati and the shocking life sentence given to anesthetist Frédéric Péchier. Join u...
France is on high alert as a flu epidemic threatens to overwhelm hospitals during the holiday season. In addition, a parliamentary commission reveals troubling connections between political parties...
As the year comes to a close, France is facing significant challenges with ongoing farmer protests over nodular dermatitis and legal troubles for Nicolas Sarkozy. We also discuss the National Assem...
A tragic gas explosion in Trévoux has left communities reeling, while farmers protest against the government's handling of a nodular dermatitis outbreak. We also discuss the upcoming municipal elec...
Amid rising anti-Semitism, France is ramping up security measures following a tragic attack in Australia. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne is pushing for a contentious budget strategy as farmers face...
Explore the groundbreaking $1 billion partnership between Disney and OpenAI, set to transform the entertainment industry with AI technology. We also delve into the unrest among French farmers prote...
Greenpeace intensifies protests in Paris marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, calling out climate inaction. In Ariège, farmers protest the culling of cattle due to disease, while th...
This episode delves into the shocking high-profile sexual offense trials in France that reveal decades of abuse, alongside a troubling pedopornographic doll case. We also discuss the closure of a s...
As France approaches 2026, we delve into the newly approved Social Security budget addressing health and pension reforms amid a projected €19.5 billion deficit. Additionally, President Macron's pro...
In this episode, we discuss the National Assembly's narrow approval of the 2026 Social Security budget amid intense political challenges. We also explore a troubling report on anti-corruption effor...
