Will Macron's referendums ever happen and why French bureaucracy is getting easier?

Talking France

This week we hear about how the unpopular President Emmanuel Macron plans to box himself out of a corner into the centre of the ring and if he’s actually going to hold any of his much talked about referendums.

We’ll also find out about France’s urban rodeos and why they are so popular but also so dangerous.

We’ll hear why the scandalous Dreyfus affair is such a key moment in French history, and why the impact is still being felt today.

We’ll explain why we shouldn’t complain too much about all the bureaucracy in France and the little known rules around what you can bring on the Paris Metro - plants, dogs, suitcases… we’ve cleared it all for you so you don’t get fined.

Host Ben McPartland is joined by the team at The Local France Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield.

Further reading:

• Macron backs holding referendums on French social and economic reforms
• What are France's 'urban rodeos'?
• French lawmakers want Dreyfus promoted 130 years after scandal
• OPINION: Let's stop complaining, French bureaucracy really isn't that bad
• Paris woman fined €150 for taking 'too large' plant on the Metro
• Suitcases, pets and DIY equipment - what can you take on the Paris Metro?

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