Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local France’s Emma Pearson, Genevieve Mansfield and John Lichfield to look at all the news and talking points in France this week – with a podcast that is a little earlier than usual due to the May 1st public holiday.

May 1st in France is a day off work for most people – but also a day of protests (sometimes violent), lucky flowers and in some areas a strange ritual with a tree. We’re talking a look at the history and what the marchers will be demonstrating about this year.

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This week we’re looking at both ends of the age range – from France’s new law on ‘better ageing’ and the increasing number of people aged 100 or older to proposals to limit screen time for children, including a suggestion for a complete ban on TV for children aged under three. 

And the EU’s new biometric passport checks known as EES (Entry & Exit System) are causing worry and confusion to many listeners – we’re answering some commonly-asked questions including the situation for non-EU residents in France and for dual nationals.

Finally, we take a look at the new ‘republican integration contract’ for foreigners in France.

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