Jan 28: Budget Battles and Rugby Returns in France
About this episode
Explore the latest developments in France as the government navigates budget challenges and immigration policy shifts. We also celebrate the return of rugby star Antoine Dupont ahead of the Six Nations opener against Ireland.
00:00 - France Today
00:30 - French National Assembly Rejects Censure Motions After Use of Article 49.3 to Pass 2026 Finance Bill
01:14 - French Parliament Faces New Motions of Censure After 2026 Budget Passes via Article 49.3
01:55 - Former Senator Joël Guerriau Faces 3-Year Prison Sentence for Drugging Deputy Sandrine Josso
02:43 - Record Surge in Residence Permits in France in 2025 Highlights Shifting Immigration Trends
03:30 - Antoine Dupont Returns to French Rugby Team After Knee Injury Ahead of Six Nations Opener Against Ireland
04:07 - Finishing up
• Antoine Dupont Returns to French Rugby Team After Knee Injury Ahead of Six Nations Opener Against Ireland
• Record Surge in Residence Permits in France in 2025 Highlights Shifting Immigration Trends
• French Parliament Faces New Motions of Censure After 2026 Budget Passes via Article 49.3
• French National Assembly Rejects Censure Motions After Use of Article 49.3 to Pass 2026 Finance Bill
• Former Senator Joël Guerriau Faces 3-Year Prison Sentence for Drugging Deputy Sandrine Josso
Visit franceinenglish.com for more news from France.