Jan 17: Parliamentary Budget Deadlock and Paris Elections

January 17, 2026 04:21

About this episode

Explore the latest news from France as we delve into the budget deadlock in Parliament, significant healthcare policy updates, and the upcoming local elections in Paris. We also discuss a troubling legal case involving a doctor convicted of medical negligence, shedding light on the challenges facing the healthcare system.

00:00 - France Today
00:34 - French Government Faces Budget Deadlock as Parliamentary Debates Halted
01:20 - French Government Faces Legal and Political Hurdles in Passing 2026 Budget
02:03 - French Government Proposes Key Concessions to End Doctors' Strike
02:42 - Seven Candidates Vie as Paris Prepares for Historic 2026 Municipal Elections
03:25 - Doctor Convicted for Medical Negligence in Tragic 2011 Abortion Case Leading to Quadruple Amputation
04:07 - Finishing up

French Government Proposes Key Concessions to End Doctors' Strike
French Government Faces Legal and Political Hurdles in Passing 2026 Budget
French Government Faces Budget Deadlock as Parliamentary Debates Halted
Doctor Convicted for Medical Negligence in Tragic 2011 Abortion Case Leading to Quadruple Amputation
Seven Candidates Vie as Paris Prepares for Historic 2026 Municipal Elections

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