Jan 22: Infant Formula Recall, Economic Challenges, and Assisted Dying Legislation in France
About this episode
Today's episode covers the significant recall of Lactalis infant formula due to contamination concerns, the evolving economic landscape in Europe with Bulgaria's Eurozone entry, and the latest developments in assisted dying legislation. We also discuss local boycotts against South American products and a report on persistent sexism in France.
00:00 - France Today
00:32 - Lactalis Recalls Six Batches of Picot Infant Formula Across 19 Countries Due to Potential Cereulide Contamination
01:18 - Europe Faces Internal and External Economic Challenges Amid Eurozone Expansion and US Trade Tensions
02:07 - French Senate Rejects Key Assisted Dying Law Article Amid Deep Divisions
02:47 - French Departments Lead Local Boycotts Against South American Products Over Mercosur Agreement
03:33 - 2026 Report Reveals Persistent and Polarized Sexism in France; Government Enacts Measures to Combat It
04:19 - Finishing up
• Lactalis Recalls Six Batches of Picot Infant Formula Across 19 Countries Due to Potential Cereulide Contamination
• 2026 Report Reveals Persistent and Polarized Sexism in France; Government Enacts Measures to Combat It
• French Departments Lead Local Boycotts Against South American Products Over Mercosur Agreement
• French Senate Rejects Key Assisted Dying Law Article Amid Deep Divisions
• Europe Faces Internal and External Economic Challenges Amid Eurozone Expansion and US Trade Tensions
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