Visit of King Charles III. This Wednesday begins the state visit of King Charles III to France, a new opportunity to strengthen diplomatic ties between the British monarchy and the French presidency, after the postponement of the sovereign’s visit in the middle of his retirement sequence. The official welcoming ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. at Paris-Orly airport, where the royal couple will be received by Élisabeth Borne. To follow: a ceremony to rekindle the Flame at the Arc de Triomphe at 2:45 p.m., a bilateral meeting between President Macron and the King at the Élysée Palace, the replanting ceremony of the oak offered by President Macron in honor of the monarch at 4:45 p.m., and finally a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles at 6:15 p.m.
Policy. At 3:15 p.m., Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne will convene the Interministerial Disability Committee (CIH). The body, “responsible for defining, coordinating and evaluating the policies implemented by the State towards disabled people”, is a key player in interministerial mobilization for the construction and implementation of a disability policy, as indicated on the government website. A decisive annual meeting for the executive, which will be held at the SNCF Rimbaud Campus, in Saint-Denis.
Immigration. La France insoumise and Nupes are in turn tackling migration issues and the emergency arising from the massive arrival of migrants on the island of Lampedusa for several days. A subject hitherto invested in by the right and the extreme right. A press conference will be organized at the National Assembly at 2 p.m. by LFI-Nupes.
Trial. The trial of the attackers of the bus driver beaten to death in Bayonne in 2020 continues at the Pyrénées-Atlantiques assizes. The father was the target of violent reprisals after arresting two young passengers, who boarded his vehicle without a mask and without a transport ticket in the middle of a pandemic. The victim’s family – his wife and three daughters – confronted the accused, who expressed their regret.
Sport. The Rugby World Cup continues its course with new matches, pending the third match of the French XV on Thursday September 21 against Namibia. To be continued this Wednesday: Italy-Uruguay, from 5:45 p.m., for fans of the oval ball.
