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Couscous, hijabs and mosquito bans feature in French discussions

The Local reports on recent discussions in France, ranging from far-right hijab proposals and a local mosquito ban to the Bayeux Tapestry.

By 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET Updated 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET

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According to The Local, recent topics of conversation in France have included far-right proposals regarding the hijab and the place of cous cous in modern French life.

Other subjects discussed this week featured a French local mayor banning mosquitoes, alongside discussions concerning the Bayeux Tapestry and a French invasion of the English language.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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