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In this edition of France in Focus we tell you about the recent restitution of cultural property that the French Government made to Benin. We also talk about bread, this sacred food for the French is rising in price due to the rise in the cost of raw materials. We will see how bakers and customers try to cope with this increase. And finally we talk about toys, since their cost for this end of the year could be impacted by the global crisis in the supply chain.
On October 27, at the Museum of the Quai Branly, the ceremony of delivery to Benin of 26 works from the Abomey palaces took place. These objects arrived in Paris in 1892 as spoils of war from the French colonial army.
The restitution of these pieces seeks to amend the mistakes of the past and, above all, to renew relations with the former French colonies in Africa, something that Emmanuel Macron has sought during his tenure.
Mali, Chad and the Ivory Coast, among other African countries, have already made restitution petitions to France, causing many to fear that museums will begin to be emptied. However, the national collections in France are inalienable.
Baguette bread, a French symbol that is increasing in price
Baguette bread is a product that serves as an indicator of the cost of daily living. The current increase in the price of raw materials is affecting the price of this. It is estimated that each year more than 10 billion baguettes are consumed in the country. With the increase in the prices of energy, gas and flour, the price of bread could have the most important rise in the last 20 years.
The crisis in the supply chain impacts the toy industry
As the Christmas season approaches, the children make their gift list to Santa Claus. However, the end of the year holidays may be affected by supply chain disruptions globally. Toy stores in France might not be the exception, especially knowing that 60% of the products they sell are manufactured in Asia.
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