Marches, mimosa, Molière: The week ahead in France
This week (February 13-19) is also set to include a controversial healthcare debate (and a strike about it), another day of pension protests, a wine show and more
A wine expo, more strikes, a controversial healthcare Senate debate, and a mimosa festival are on the calendar this week in France
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Monday, February 13
European economics
The European Commission is set to present its economic forecast for 2023-2024.
Wine salon
The Wine Paris and Vinexpo salon begin in Paris and will run until February 15.
Floral parade
A carnival parade and ‘flower parade of the sea’ on naval ships takes place in Villefranche-sur-Mer (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), with folk music in Place Amélie Pollonais.
Tuesday, February 14
Senate reading of healthcare bill
The first reading of the Loi Rist (‘Rist law’) in the Senate The law’s stated aim is to help improve management of healthcare centres and public access to healthcare.
Independent GP strike
GPs are striking against the above Rist law.
Read more: Why many doctors’ surgeries will be closed for a day in February
Saint-Valentin
Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide, and known as the ‘Fête de Saint-Valentin’ in France.
Read also: Single shoppers show status with a ‘love basket’ at French supermarket
Wednesday, February 15
Property taxes due
The second monthly collection of property taxes if due, including the taxe foncière and d'habitation for those who have opted for this timeframe for payments.
Read also: Are French second home property taxes different for non-residents?
Energy meeting
Meeting of the Agence Internationale de l’Energie (AIE) in Paris, to evaluate the gas market situation.
Thursday, February 16
Pension strikes
The fifth day of action by workers against the proposed pension reforms.
Read also: France braces for standstill on March 7 over pension reform protests
Read also: Unions call for tougher, longer pension strikes in France
Friday, February 17
The language of Molière
The 350th anniversary of the death of the famous playwright.
Saturday, February 18
It was all yellow
The annual festival in celebration of mimosa, the distinctive flower, takes place this weekend at Bormes-les-Mimosas in the south of France. It will end on Sunday 19.
Below are the nine favourite pictures taken last year in Bormes-les-Mimosas.
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