"The French island l'ile d'Oleron, located off the south-western coast of France, is offering incentives of thousands of euros to second-home owners who are willing to rent out their properties on a long-term lease, in order to try and overcome the housing shortage for locals. We take a look at who can benefit from this scheme and why some islands in France have become so unbelievably expensive."
"Speed cameras across the country are getting flashier, upon the request of drivers. New ones are set to hit the roads this year with advanced features and technological improvements. And why are they so political in France? Thousands of foreign citizens move to France each year and the numbers show a massive increase within the American population. We examine the data released by the country's interior ministry."
"We look at what's made the news in France this week - from an (almost) explosive incident in Toulouse to why there's been a big drop in the number of foreigners becoming French, and whether second homes will be banned in Paris. You can find the Talking France podcast on Spotify, Apple or the French platform Deezer and via our friends at World Radio Paris. You can download it here or listen on the link below."
Île d'Oléron is offering thousands of euros to second-home owners who agree to long-term rentals to increase local housing availability and reduce rental pressure. Some islands in France have seen property prices surge, pricing out locals and prompting incentive schemes and debates over second-home restrictions. New speed cameras with advanced technological features will be deployed nationwide, reflecting driver demand and fueling political tensions that have included deliberate vandalism. Interior ministry data shows fluctuations in naturalisation and foreign resident patterns, with a notable rise in American arrivals. Common French expressions involving animals are presented as tools for sounding like a local.
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