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France Targets Shein and Temu in Sweeping Fast Fashion Regulation

The French Senate passed a bill regulating fast fashion, mainly targeting Shein and Temu with an eco-score system and potential taxes up to €10 per item by 2030, also banning their advertising, while facing criticism for its limited scope and potential protectionist aspects.

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French Middle School Stabbing: Educational Assistant Killed During Security Check

A 31-year-old educational assistant was fatally stabbed by a 14-year-old student during a routine bag check at a French middle school on Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation into the student's motives and a renewed debate about school security.

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French Labor Shortages Linked to Low Wages and Training Gaps

France faces a growing labor shortage affecting 68% of professions, with 450,000 vacancies in 2025, largely due to low wages and inadequate training in key sectors like healthcare and IT, as revealed at a recent HR meeting in Paris.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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France Bans Online Knife Sales to Minors After Fatal School Stabbing

In response to a fatal stabbing of a school supervisor by a 15-year-old student in Nogent, France, President Macron and Prime Minister Bayrou announced immediate bans on online knife sales to minors, alongside plans for age verification for online purchases and potential expansion of security measur...

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US Antisemitism Mirrors France's Post-Intifada Surge

The US is experiencing a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, mirroring France's experience since the early 2000s, with a surge from 4,000 in 2022 to 10,000 in 2024, fueled by political rhetoric and conspiracy theories, resulting in violence and a climate of fear.

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Israel Seizes Aid Ship, Sparking Outrage and Protests in France

A humanitarian aid ship carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg and an MEP, was seized by Israel on June 1st, prompting widespread protests across France and condemnation from the French government, who labeled the action piracy.

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French Inquiry Exposes Harmful Influencer Content on TikTok

A French parliamentary inquiry into TikTok's impact on minors revealed harmful content from five influencers, including misogynistic speech, non-consensual acts, and child exploitation in online challenges; the inquiry concludes September 12th.

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French Teacher Fatally Stabbed by Student; Macron Calls for EU Social Media Restrictions

A 31-year-old teaching assistant, Mélanie G., was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old student during a bag search at a secondary school in Nogent, France, on Tuesday, prompting calls for stricter social media regulations for children.

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France's Senate to Vote on Wealth Floor Tax

The French Senate will vote on June 12th on a proposed 2% wealth floor tax on assets exceeding €100 million, aiming to address the lower effective tax rate (27%) paid by the wealthiest compared to the average citizen (50%).

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Reduced Inequality
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Macron Visits Greenland Amid US Annexation Attempts

French President Macron will visit Greenland on Sunday to discuss Arctic security, climate, energy, and mineral resources with Greenland's and Denmark's Prime Ministers, countering US attempts to annex the territory.

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France Targets Ultra-Fast Fashion with Proposed Fines

France is considering a new law to fine ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu up to €5 per garment for poor quality and non-repairability, aiming to curb environmental damage and worker exploitation while protecting domestic brands; the Senate will vote on the bill Tuesday.

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Franco-Algerian Relations Strained as Novelist Sansal Receives Prison Sentence

Acclaimed novelist Boualem Sansal, a dual French-Algerian citizen, was sentenced to five years in prison in Algeria for undermining national unity, triggering a diplomatic row between France and Algeria, worsened by France's stance on Western Sahara, and mobilizing international support.

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