"The Talking France podcast is back with the latest on the French government, the new requirement for a civics test, cycle wars on the streets of France and of course that 88 million heist at the Louvre. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France's Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield for a look back at another wild week in France."
"One law that might get passed is about defining pavements. No, really - or at least that is part of a proposed new law on bike safety. As more and more French people take up cycling, we're also talking about whether cycling is safe in France, and whether cyclists themselves are obeying the rules of the road. France's new immigration law has introduced language tests for many foreigners in France, but it also requires a written civics test for some individuals."
The French crown jewels were stolen from the Louvre, prompting questions about how France can protect thousands of cultural artefacts and how widely their museum locations were known. High-profile legal developments included the imprisonment of Nicolas Sarkozy and Marine Le Pen losing a bid related to her political ban. The government began the difficult task of preparing a 2026 budget with passage targeted by Christmas. A proposed law addressing bike safety includes a definition of pavements. Growing cycling uptake has raised concerns about safety and cyclist compliance with road rules. A new immigration law imposes language tests and a written civics test for certain residents, and etiquette guidance for visiting a French home was offered.
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Read at www.thelocal.fr
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