A WEEK IN FRANCE: Le Pen's fake jobs trial, Major shifts in sexuality over the last decade, and Notre-Dame

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In this week’s episode, Jennie Shin speaks with Paul Smith, Associate Professor of French Studies at the University of Nottingham.

We start with Marine Le Pen’s trial over alleged misuse of European Parliament funds for fake jobs, with prosecutors seeking a ban on her future political candidacy. We also discuss significant shifts in French attitudes toward sexuality over the last decade, reflecting broader societal changes. Finally, we look at the ongoing restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, focusing on efforts to balance its historical preservation with modern needs.