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Emmanuel Macron to appoint new French prime minister within 48 hours, announces Elysée
Resigning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu backs president and says calls to oust Macron or call new elections should be ignored
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French La Poste launches a croissant-scented stamp
Limited edition stamp is a celebration of ‘French people’s favourite pastry’
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Increase in unpaid sick days proposed by French government
Plans are due to come into force in 2026
Date for Paris airport train
A new train service will be built linking central Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport and it should be ready in time for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

The 32km, 20-minute journey will cost €24.There had been objections that the CDG Express project could disrupt other local rail services but the Transport Ministry says it will not.