"From the position of women in French society to the approaching moment of truth for the French prime minister, via new plane and train links and a look at the French town that has appointed a 'silent street' to try and cope with over-tourism, here's the new episode of Talking France. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield for all the latest news and talking points from France."
"Meanwhile the latest Gender Equality Index names France as the second most gender-equal country in the EU - while there's definitely some positives in the report, many serious issues remain. Residents of Bordeaux and Lyon were this week pleased to learn that they are getting a direct high-speed rail link, and then baffled to discover that it was going via Paris, a detour of roughly 500km."
France is experiencing political strain as the budget debate reaches a crucial phase, placing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu under pressure following a confrontation involving far-right leader Jordan Bardella. Local leaders are enacting measures against over-tourism, including an Alsace mayor designating a 'street of silence' to protect community life. The latest Gender Equality Index ranks France second in the EU, yet significant gender-related challenges persist. New transport links include a high-speed rail connection affecting Bordeaux and Lyon that detours via Paris, highlighting rail network constraints. Airlines plan route expansions for 2026 amid debates over the plane-ticket 'eco tax'. A senior team member, Genevieve Mansfield, is departing The Local.
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