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French prime minister pledges voting and pension reform in key policy speech
The new government already faces calls for a vote of no confidence
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British skier dies in French Alps after violent collision with stationary skier
The other skier suffered a fractured leg from the collision
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Flu cases in France to peak in next few weeks as minister warns of ‘intense’ circulation
Face masks are recommended for those with symptoms and vulnerable groups are advised to get vaccinated
Airport link to Paris postponed to 2025
CDG Express, the direct train line from Roissy Charles de Gaulle to Paris gare de l’Est, will not be ready for the 2024 Olympic Games.
The works, which take place on old and new railways, are now set to end in 2025, to avoid blocking the 900,000 daily passengers.
The future journey will only take 20 minutes and will cost around €24.
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