"The political drama continues unabated with a new prime minister (sort of), a new government which may or may not survive the week and a big climb-down from Emmanuel Macron. The Talking France podcast is available on Spotify or Apple. You can download it here or listen on the link below But the constant rollercoaster that makes up French politics at the moment is leading an increasing number of people to ask whether France's political system is fit for purpose."
"Residents in Paris might have received a flood warning this week - it's part of an emergency planning exercise modelled on the city's historic flood of 1910, which saw the capital under metres of water when the Metro tunnels and sewer system flooded. In more appetising news, France's camembert-makers are pushing for UNESCO recognition for their craft - meanwhile, the French post office is releasing croissant-scented stamps and the judges have named a boulangerie in south-west France as the place that produces the best croissants"
Political drama in France continues with a contested new prime minister, an uncertain government, and a major policy climb-down by Emmanuel Macron. Public confidence in the current political system is declining and questions are growing about the viability of the Fifth Republic. Paris issued flood warnings as part of an emergency exercise modelled on the catastrophic 1910 flood that submerged metros and sewers. Cultural stories include camembert-makers seeking UNESCO recognition, croissant-scented stamps from the postal service, a boulangerie judged to produce the country's best croissants, and a small central France village hosting a notable street-art collection open to visitors.
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