"We start with an explanation on France's rent controls, why they might disappear and what impact that could have on rent prices and the housing market in France's big cities."
"Since January 1st 2026, foreigners in France applying for citizenship or certain types of residency permits have been required to pass a French language exam - but recently users trying to log on to the DCL language exam website have found that the site is down. Freelance journalist Katy Wright, based in Brittany, explains what has gone wrong."
"Next, we take a look at the possibility of France having a far-right president next year, as well as keep up with how current president Emmanuel Macron is occupying his time (including with a singalong in Armenia)."
"We then discuss a story about a 16 million scam involving a chateau in France, which has seen a British man arrested in Spain. And while we're about it, we also explore why France has so many chateaux."
France’s rent controls may be removed, which could change rent levels and reshape housing markets in major cities. Foreigners seeking French citizenship or certain residency permits must pass a French language exam starting January 1, 2026, but the DCL exam website has been reported down for users trying to log in. The episode also covers the possibility of a far-right president in the next year and provides updates on President Emmanuel Macron’s activities, including a singalong in Armenia. A 16 million euro chateau scam has led to the arrest of a British man in Spain. The episode also explains why France has many chateaux and reviews multiple ways to say “sorry” in French and when each fits best.
Read at www.thelocal.fr
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