France’s belated budget and USAID’s global influence 

Simon Bouvier, Monocle’s Paris bureau chief, provides a deep dive into the French parliament’s newly adopted 2025 budget and the intricate political maneuvers behind it. He discusses how recent political stability might impact the economy. Meanwhile, Andrew Natsios, former head of USAID, sheds light on the ramifications of USAID’s dismantlement, especially its effects on global food security and humanitarian aid. The conversation touches on U.S.-EU trade tensions and their potential repercussions for Europe.