Talking France podcast examines tipping debate and far‑right split
The Local’s latest Talking France episode discusses the Eiffel Tower controversy, verlan, new tipping customs and divisions within the far‑right party.
By Europa Express10 Sep 2026 · 06:00 CETUpdated 10 Sep 2026 · 06:00 CET
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In the newest episode of Talking France, The Local explores a recent scandal surrounding the Eiffel Tower, sometimes dubbed the 'Iron Lady'. The programme also looks at the rise of verlan, a French slang reversal, and how a changing tipping culture is unsettling many French citizens.
The hosts turn to politics, analysing an emerging split inside the country's far‑right party. They suggest the internal fractures are deepening, signalling potential shifts in the party’s direction and cohesion.