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France to face alcohol restrictions within their national parliament

The National Assembly in France is moving to clamp down on the drinking culture among MPs following two weeks of alcohol-fuelled pension reform debates that often degenerated into a barrage of insults and outbursts. Lawmakers were observed drinking champagne from 11am and binge drinking until 3am. Paris corresponedent for the Irish Times, Lara Marlowe, told Pat the details.

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11.35 28 Feb 2023


France to face alcohol restrictions within their national parliament


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11.35 28 Feb 2023


The National Assembly in France is moving to clamp down on the drinking culture among MPs following two weeks of alcohol-fuelled pension reform debates that often degenerated into a barrage of insults and outbursts.

Lawmakers were observed drinking champagne from 11am and binge drinking until 3am. Paris corresponedent for the Irish Times, Lara Marlowe, told Pat the details.


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