You're listening to the Briefing, first broadcast on 28th November, 2024 on Monocle Radio.
Hello there and welcome to the Briefing, broadcasting to you live from Studio 2 here at Midori House in London.
I'm Emma Nelson.
And coming up on today's France's prime minister warns of a storm if his budget is voted down.
We'll examine the risks to the French economy and to the rest of Europe.
Also ahead in the next 60 minutes, Beijing is accused of sabotaging cables in the Baltic Sea.
We'll hear more.
There'll be a roundup of regional variations on Thanksgiving food.
And it's Thursday.
It's Global Countdown day, isn't it, Fernando?
Augusto Pacheco.
Yes, indeed, Emma.
And as per tradition, I have a very special winter playlist for you.
I cannot wait.
All that's coming up right here on the Briefing with me, Emma Nelson.
And we begin today's program with a warning from France's prime minister over the possible failure of his budget to pass.
Michel Barnier said there's likely to be a serious storm and serious turbulence if the government collapses.
This is a very serious moment.
But unfortunately for the prime Minister, it's not just his political opponents who wish him ill.
It's being reported that more than half of France wants his government to collapse.