Jan 20: Judicial Inquiry and Budget Controversies in France

January 20, 2026 04:19

About this episode

Explore the latest developments in France as a judicial inquiry is launched into the death of El Hacen Diarra in police custody. We also discuss the political fallout from Minister Sébastien Lecornu's controversial budget decisions and the implications of a major data breach affecting millions of workers.

00:00 - France Today
00:36 - Judicial Inquiry Launched into Death of El Hacen Diarra in Paris Police Custody
01:17 - Minister Sébastien Lecornu Breaks Promise, Invokes Article 49.3 to Pass 2026 Budget Amid Political Tensions
01:59 - French Prime Minister Lecornu to Decide on Use of 49.3 or Ordinances for 2026 Budget Amid Political Tensions
02:41 - Urssaf Data Breach Exposes Employment Data of 12 Million French Workers
03:21 - Global Economy Shows Resilience in 2026 with France Poised for Moderate Growth
04:05 - Finishing up

French Prime Minister Lecornu to Decide on Use of 49.3 or Ordinances for 2026 Budget Amid Political Tensions
Urssaf Data Breach Exposes Employment Data of 12 Million French Workers
Minister Sébastien Lecornu Breaks Promise, Invokes Article 49.3 to Pass 2026 Budget Amid Political Tensions
Global Economy Shows Resilience in 2026 with France Poised for Moderate Growth
Judicial Inquiry Launched into Death of El Hacen Diarra in Paris Police Custody

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