Are airlines scrapping 'thousands' of flights to France and can a French mayor demand silence in streets?

This week we have all the latest on the budget showdown in what is a crucial week for the French government. We'll hear about a new high speed train service linking two of France's big cities, but why it isn't quite as direct as it sounds. We'll examine whether France's ecotax on plane tickets is really leading to airlines cancelling flights and, forget the Nordic countries we'll hear how France is now one of the leading countries when it comes to equality for women, but we'll also reveal a shocking statistic that shows us how much more needs to be done. We will also explain about how French mayors are taking on noisy tourists and their suitcases. Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team at The Local France - Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Are airlines scrapping 'thousands' of flights to France and can a French mayor demand silence in streets? is an episode from Talking France by The Local France.

This episode is 34:31 long.

This episode was published on Dec 3, 2025.

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