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France Debates Assisted Dying and Palliative Care

The French National Assembly is debating two bills on end-of-life care: one on palliative care, and another, more controversial, on assisted dying, with a vote scheduled for May 27th. The assisted dying bill passed a committee vote 28-15 and faces over 3000 amendments.

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Depardieu Verdict: A Test for France's #MeToo Movement

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces a verdict on Tuesday in a sexual assault case involving two women who accused him of groping them during the filming of "Les Volets Verts" in 2022; the case has become a significant test of France's #MeToo movement and its legal system's response to sexual violenc...

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France Debates Assisted Suicide Amidst Palliative Care Crisis

French MPs are debating two bills: one to improve palliative care, the other to legalize assisted suicide under strict conditions for terminally ill adults capable of expressing their wish to die, sparking intense political debate and protests due to concerns over palliative care deficiencies affect...

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Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault

A French court convicted renowned actor Gérard Depardieu of sexually assaulting two women during the 2021 filming of "Les Volets verts," sentencing him to 18 months in prison (suspended), a two-year ban from public office, and inclusion in the sex offenders registry; his lawyer plans to appeal.

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France Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Palliative Care Crisis

The French parliament debates two bills: one to enhance palliative care and another to legalize assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, sparking intense political division and protests highlighting France's palliative care shortcomings affecting approximately 180,000 patients annually.

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U.S. Tariffs on Champagne Threaten French Producers

Fluctuating U.S. tariffs on European wine, ranging from potential 200% to a temporary 10% reduction, threaten the $26.9 million Champagne export market to the U.S., forcing French producers like Charles Fourny to seek stability in other markets like Brazil.

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Cigéo Project Cost Soars to €37 Billion, Delaying France's Nuclear Waste Plan

France's Cigéo nuclear waste project faces a massive cost increase, jumping from €24 billion to €37 billion, due to inflation and engineering changes, delaying the project to around 2050 and raising concerns about long-term financial and environmental risks.

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Depardieu Faces Suspended Sentence in Sexual Assault Case

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces a possible 18-month suspended prison sentence and sex offender registration after two women accused him of assault during the filming of "Les Volets Verts" in 2021; Depardieu denies the allegations, claiming accidental contact.

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Goodyear Faces Charges in Fatal Tire Accident Investigation

Goodyear faces potential charges of involuntary manslaughter and deceptive practices in France following four fatal truck accidents caused by defective tires; investigations are ongoing across Europe.

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France Debates Assisted Dying Amidst Palliative Care Crisis

The French parliament is debating two bills on palliative care and assisted dying for terminally ill adults, sparking intense political debate and highlighting a significant gap in palliative care access, affecting nearly 180,000 patients annually.

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France Proposes Quotas to Boost Female Representation in Engineering Schools

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne proposes quotas in preparatory classes for scientific fields to increase female representation in engineering, aiming for 40% by 2027 and 50% by 2030, addressing a 25% female presence that has remained unchanged for two decades.

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Macron to Visit UK to Strengthen Ties Amid Global Challenges

French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to the UK from July 8-10, staying at Windsor Castle, to bolster ties with Britain amid Russian aggression and the economic fallout from US trade policies; this is the first French state visit since 2008.

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