Tag #France

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liberation.fr
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Besnehard's Testimony Sparks Controversy in French Film Industry Sexual Assault Inquiry

During a March 13th, 2024 parliamentary inquiry into sexual violence in the French film industry, Dominique Besnehard, a veteran producer, defended Gérard Depardieu and criticized the behavior of actresses who accused him and Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, sparking a heated exchange with the in...

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76% Bias Score

Gender Equality
lefigaro.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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France to Tax Illegal Income for Social Security

The French government plans to collect social security contributions from illegal activities like drug trafficking, aiming to recover misappropriated benefits and increase revenue by leveraging existing tax laws and legal frameworks. In 2024, detected fraud reached a record €20 billion.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Queen Camilla Sends Letter of Support to French Rape Survivor

Queen Camilla sent a personal letter of support to Gisèle Pelicot, a French rape survivor who, in France's largest rape trial, bravely waived her anonymity to help convict her ex-husband and 50 other men for abusing her for almost a decade, resulting in 46 rape convictions.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
lexpress.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched Against Eight French Pig Farms

Following complaints by L214, eight French pig farms supplying E.Leclerc are under investigation for animal cruelty; investigations were prompted by evidence of unsanitary conditions, mutilations without anesthesia, and dead piglets; E.Leclerc has stated it will end relationships with implicated far...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
liberation.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Bayonne Bishop Expresses Shame Over Catholic Abuse Reports

Bishop Marc Aillet of Bayonne expressed shame over multiple reports of physical and sexual abuse in Catholic institutions within his diocese, claiming he learned of the incidents from the press, while victims' collectives report no prior contact from Church officials; a press conference addressed th...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
politico.eu
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Macron Seeks Massive Defense Budget Increase Amid Geopolitical Shifts

French President Macron seeks a substantial €100 billion annual defense budget increase to address perceived US retrenchment and Russian threats, prompting exploration of private investment and raising concerns over funding sources and public reaction.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Nos Futurs Festival: Youth-Led Dialogue on Climate, Information, and Family

The Nos Futurs festival in Rennes (March 21-23) shifts its focus to intergenerational dialogue, with young people leading discussions on climate action, information consumption, and family relations; attracting over 20,000 attendees in 2024.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
liberation.fr
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Trump's Tariff Threat Jeopardizes €3.9 Billion in French Wine and Spirits Exports

Donald Trump's threat to impose 200% tariffs on European wines and spirits in retaliation for EU tariffs on US steel and aluminum jeopardizes €3.9 billion of French exports to the US, impacting 70,000 jobs and 4,400 winegrowers.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
lemonde.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Macron Urges 'War Economy' for Ukraine Support

French President Macron calls for a war economy to support Ukraine, emphasizing the need for increased arms production, digital infrastructure autonomy, and a balanced approach that avoids harming the welfare state.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nos.nl
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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French Police Officer Punches Disabled Man in Wheelchair: Investigation Launched

A video shows a French police officer punching a disabled man in a wheelchair in Clermont-Ferrand; the prosecutor's office confirms the use of force, while witnesses dispute the level of threat posed by the man, leading to a police investigation and public outcry.

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Campus Condorcet to Debate Universalism in France

From March 20-22, 2025, Campus Condorcet in Aubervilliers will host a debate on universalism, sparked by President Macron's controversial remarks in Mayotte and reflecting broader discussions about equality, colonialism, and power imbalances in academia.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Confirms Response to France on Meteor Missile Sale Issue

Following a report in La Tribune suggesting a lack of response from Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias to French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu's meeting requests regarding Meteor missile sales to Turkey, sources from the Greek Ministry of National Defence confirmed that Dendias responded on Februa...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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