In this week’s show, we’re taking a closer look at France’s version of the welfare state: social security. One of the pillars of the French state, “la sécurité sociale” is essentially a massive safety net, to catch anyone who falls ill, loses their job or decides to retire. To get an insight into how the system works, we explore its 75-year history, while trying to understand the challenges it faces today.
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