For this week's big talking points we'll look at what's happening on May Day in France, why French bakers are up in arms this year and whether there'll be any riots.

And the future of France is at stake, according to the French PM and he's blaming the French for not working hard enough. We'll find out what needs to happen for France to be saved.

And we'll hear why Americans are all moving to the French Riviera, why French doctors are not helping find a cure for the country's health problems and..... and .... whether ants in France could give you an electric shock.

Yep stay to the end to find out exactly what I'm talking about.

Ben McPartland your host is joined by.... the team from The Local France Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and John Lichfield.

Articles to read:

• Demos and flowers: What May 1st really means to the French
• What to expect from France's 2025 May Day protests
• France debates stricter rules on doctors' practices in order to combat 'medical deserts'
• OPINION: French doctors cannot avoid regulation for ever
• Is France really planning a 'tax raid' on pensioners?
• 'A really efficient city': Why more and more Americans are moving to Nice
• Ant warning over France's Linky electricity meters

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