So French!

Episode 33 – The Sun King, Startups and Simone Veil


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‘Le Startup’ is the magic word in France since Macron became a president. This week he opend the world's largest incubator, in the heart of Paris.
Both President Macron and Prime Minister Philippe held long speeches this week to unveil their programme.
One of France's most beloved women passed away, Simone Veil (89). Who was she and what is her legacy to the French society?
And don't try to understand what Emmanuel Macron says, since his thoughts are “too complex” for mere mortals. Maud Descamps tries to decipher his language nevertheless in the So French Word.
Recorded in Paris, July 7, 2017.
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