Jan 18: Paris Apartment Collapse and Budget Challenges

A serious floor collapse in a Paris apartment injures 20, raising safety concerns. We also discuss the political hurdles surrounding the 2026 budget and key proposals from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

00:00 - France Today
00:36 - Floor Collapse in Paris Apartment Leaves 20 Injured, One Severely
01:14 - French Government Faces Political Challenges in Passing 2026 Budget Amid Social Spending Plans
01:57 - Sébastien Lecornu Proposes Concessions to Socialists to Secure 2026 Budget Amid Threat of Forced Passage
02:41 - French Government Confirms 2026 Surtax on Large Company Profits to Fund Social Spending
03:22 - Michaël Delafosse Seeks Second Term in Montpellier Amid Fragmented Opposition
04:05 - Finishing up

• Sébastien Lecornu Proposes Concessions to Socialists to Secure 2026 Budget Amid Threat of Forced Passage
• French Government Faces Political Challenges in Passing 2026 Budget Amid Social Spending Plans
• Michaël Delafosse Seeks Second Term in Montpellier Amid Fragmented Opposition
• French Government Confirms 2026 Surtax on Large Company Profits to Fund Social Spending
• Floor Collapse in Paris Apartment Leaves 20 Injured, One Severely

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