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Hello, Curse and Coffee friends,
Today, we explore UNESCO protecting the French café.
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Coffee at the ready…
The Big Sip
The take: Macron wants global recognition for an industry his own laws are choking.
What happened: The president asked UNESCO to add French bistros and cafés to its list of cultural heritage on Monday.
Why it matters: France had 450,000 bistros after WWII. Fewer than 40,000 are left.
What to watch: Parliament must pass the May 1 bakery bill before Labour Day 2026. Otherwise, bakers face another year of fines for the crime of selling bread.
The baguette got UNESCO status in 2022. Bistro closures sped up. But sure (try the cafés).
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