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Indonesia to Repatriate French Death Row Inmate

France and Indonesia have reached an agreement to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national who spent 18 years on Indonesia's death row for drug-related charges, following recent releases of other high-profile foreign prisoners.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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France Rejects Tax on Wealthy Retirees, but Debate Continues

French Labour Minister proposed taxing retirees earning over €2000-2500 monthly to fund social security; the proposal was rejected for the 2025 budget but the debate continues for future budgets, revealing internal government disagreements.

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Reduced Inequality
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Giant Puppet Stages Housing Insecurity in France

In Aubervilliers, France, the Grandes Personnes street theater company uses a four-meter-tall puppet, Renata, to engage communities in conversations about housing insecurity and create a theatrical performance ('88 avenue de la République') highlighting the 330,000 homeless people in France.

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Reduced Inequality
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French Literary Rankings Shift with New Releases and Political Essays

The French literary rankings show rapid changes due to new releases, with Jean-Christophe Grangé's two-volume thriller debuting at 2nd and 5th place, Léa Nemezia's "The Royal Thorns" at 3rd, and Liz Tomforde's "The Right Move" at 18th, alongside political essays by Gilles-William Goldnadel and Jean ...

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Quality Education
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Ledger Cofounder Kidnapped, Released After Cryptocurrency Ransom Demand

David Balland, cofounder of the French cryptocurrency firm Ledger, was kidnapped from his home near Vierzon on January 22nd, 2024, and released unharmed the next day by the GIGN after a ransom demand in cryptocurrencies; the Paris prosecutor's office is now leading the investigation.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Merz: Restoring German Credibility and Strengthening National Security

Leading German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz plans to restore international trust, focusing on repairing relations with Poland and France, implementing a new national security strategy prioritizing defense capabilities, and addressing the global challenge posed by an 'axis of autocrats'.

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France Tightens Immigration Regularization Criteria

France's 2024 immigration policy shift, led by Minister Bruno Retailleau, tightens regularization criteria by increasing the required residency to seven years, mandating French language proficiency, and prioritizing professional regularization over family-based ones, potentially impacting 8,000-10,0...

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Reduced Inequality
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Nice Bans Large Cruise Ships to Combat Overtourism

Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi banned large cruise ships (over 900 passengers) from docking in Nice on January 24th to curb overtourism, prioritizing smaller vessels while implementing port upgrades for improved environmental standards; however, this ban could face legal challenges.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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French Home Renovations Drop 35% Despite Increased Funding

France saw a 35% decrease in total home renovations in 2024 (403,155 vs 623,790 in 2023), despite a rise in aid to 3.77 billion euros. Large-scale energy renovations increased by 27.59% (91,374), improving energy efficiency by 65% on average. This trend reflects a shift towards higher-impact project...

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Climate Action
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France's Assisted Dying Bill Blocked: Political Maneuvering Stalls Societal Reform

France's proposed law on assisted dying, backed by a citizen's convention and numerous deputies, was blocked by the government, raising concerns about the prioritization of palliative care over individual autonomy.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Friti Executives to Face Trial for Illegal Employment Practices

Friti's former president and CEO, Julia B. and Quentin V., will stand trial in November in Paris for concealing work and illegally employing foreigners, between 2015 and mid-2021, with an estimated €3 million in unpaid social security contributions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Marseille Drug Gang Leader Extradited to France

Félix Bingui, alleged leader of Marseille's Yoda drug gang, was extradited from Morocco to France on Tuesday, following a March arrest and April approval. This follows a national crackdown on drug trafficking and a decrease in Marseille's drug-related homicides from 49 in 2023 to 24 in 2024, partial...

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