"Then it's onto the political storm that has gripped France - the death of a young far-right activist in Lyon, the ensuing fall-out and the fears of spiralling political violence, especially in the context of the French history of political street battles. In happier topics, the Salon de l'Agriculture starts this week - sadly minus the cows this year - but how did this massive farm show end up being held in Paris? And why do the politicians flock there?"
"There's some news on France's new healthcare fee for Americans and the team is also looking at how changes to French citizenship rules are affecting young people who moved with their parents as babies or toddlers and grew up in France. Finally, we discuss those pesky French 'faux amis', from the worst offenders to exactly why French and English share so many words."
Record-breaking rain hit south-west France and avalanches in French Alps ski resorts claimed several lives. A young far-right activist died in Lyon, triggering fallout and fears of spiralling political violence given France's history of street battles. The Salon de l'Agriculture opened in Paris without live cows, prompting questions about the show's location and its political visibility. France introduced a new healthcare fee that affects Americans. Changes to French citizenship rules are affecting people who moved as infants or toddlers and grew up in France. Numerous French 'faux amis' cause confusion because English and French share many common words. Concerns continue about escalating street confrontations and political polarisation.
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