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Iberian Peninsula Demands Increased Electricity Interconnection with Europe

Spain and Portugal formally requested increased electricity grid interconnection with Europe, citing the April 28th blackout and France's long-standing resistance, aiming for a four-way meeting with the EU and France to resolve the issue and meet EU interconnection targets of 10% by 2020 and 15% by ...

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French Court Suspends Document Requesting Data on Lawfully Residing Foreigners

A French administrative court suspended a Seine-Saint-Denis prefecture document requesting police information on lawfully residing foreigners due to legal concerns and jurisdictional issues, following a report by Les Jours and protests from La France Insoumise.

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Chinese Firm Acquires French Auto Supplier GMD, Promises to Keep All Jobs

The Chinese group DSBJ acquired the French automotive supplier GMD, pledging to maintain all 6,648 jobs across 14 sites for up to 24 months, following financial struggles and previous ownership changes at GMD, including the historically volatile LSI plant in La Souterraine.

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Sansal's Appeal Trial Postponed Amidst Franco-Algerian Tensions

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal's appeal trial, initially scheduled for May 20th, has been postponed to June 24th in Algiers. The 80-year-old, imprisoned since mid-November for comments questioning Algerian territorial integrity made to a French far-right media outlet, suffers from cancer. Fra...

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Convict Confirmed as US Ambassador to France

Charles Kushner, a convicted felon with a history of tax fraud and witness tampering, has been confirmed by the US Senate as the new US Ambassador to France, highlighting President Trump's prioritization of family ties in political appointments.

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French Government Admits Error in Bottled Water Scandal

French deputy Aurélien Rousseau admitted to an 'error in judgment' concerning illegal treatments in natural mineral water, revealed by a Senate inquiry, leading to calls for Nestlé to face legal action for commercial deception, while minimizing health risks.

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Good Health and Well-being
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A69 Highway Construction: French Court to Decide on Resumption

A French court is deciding whether to resume construction of the A69 highway after a February 27th suspension, weighing economic benefits against environmental concerns; a decision is expected by May 28th.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Severe Storm in Cavalière, France, Causes Three Deaths and Widespread Damage

A violent storm in Cavalière, France, caused significant flooding and mudslides, resulting in three deaths and leaving the town without water until at least Sunday. Road RD 559 is open to light vehicles only, and the upcoming tourist season is uncertain.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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France to Recognize State of Palestine Amid Gaza Crisis

France will recognize the State of Palestine at an upcoming international summit, aiming to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where Israel's restricted aid access has caused suffering and violates international law.

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France seeks to eliminate EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on May 19, 2024, at the Choose France summit in Versailles, his intention to eliminate the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted in April 2024 and scheduled to take effect in 2028, which aims to hold companies ac...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Algeria Responds to French Visa Suspension with Reciprocal Measures, Further Escalating Diplomatic Crisis

France suspended visa exemptions for Algerian diplomats, prompting Algeria's reciprocal response by suspending the 2013 agreement, escalating their nine-month diplomatic crisis involving multiple expulsions of diplomatic staff from both countries.

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Senate Confirms Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France

The US Senate confirmed Charles Kushner, a real estate developer and father of Jared Kushner, as the new ambassador to France, despite his past conviction for tax evasion and witness tampering and subsequent presidential pardon. His appointment comes amid strained US-European relations.

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