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EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Despite Projected Export Growth

French farmers protested the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to concerns over increased beef, poultry, and sugar imports; however, experts claim these increases are minimal (1.6%, 1.4%, and 1.2%, respectively) and that the overall deal benefits the EU agricultural sector, increasing exports by €3.1-€4.4 ...

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Zero Hunger
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French Court to Sentence 51 in Mass Rape Case

A French court will sentence 51 defendants in the Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial, with Dominique Pelicot, the victim's husband, facing life in prison for drugging and raping his wife for nearly a decade and involving others in the assaults.

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Gender Equality
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French Ministry Confirms Harassment in Suicide Case of 13-Year-Old

A French Education Ministry investigation confirms that 13-year-old Lucas, who died by suicide in January 2023, was a victim of harassment at school and online; however, the report does not establish a direct link to his suicide, leaving that determination to the courts.

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Quality Education
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Parisian Rental Scam Highlights Booking.com Vulnerability

A 23-year-old Parisian job seeker, Judith C., was nearly scammed out of \u20ac1,650 by a fraudulent rental listing that appeared legitimate due to the use of Booking.com; however, Booking.com confirmed that the listing was not theirs.

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Reduced Inequality
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Suzhou's Strategic Approach to Global Talent Attraction

Suzhou Industrial Park's commitment to international education is highlighted by the success of the Sino-French Institute, XJTLU, and a dedicated expat service center, which together have handled over 3,000 inquiries and 50,000 administrative tasks, showcasing the city's proactive approach to attrac...

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Quality Education
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Parcoursup 2025: Improved Transparency and Simpler Application Process

The 2025 Parcoursup higher education application portal in France opened December 18, offering clearer program information, a success simulator, and revised timelines to ease student applications; addressing concerns about selectivity and access.

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Quality Education
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Sarkozy Sentenced to House Arrest, Banned from Politics

France's highest court upheld a three-year prison sentence (two suspended) for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, for bribery and influence peddling; he will serve one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and is barred from running for office for three years.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sarkozy's Corruption Conviction Upheld, Faces Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing

France's highest court upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's corruption conviction, sentencing him to a year in prison; he also faces a January 2025 trial for alleged illegal Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign, involving claims of \$52.3 million in undeclared funds.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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French Pension Reform: Deep Political Divide

France's political landscape is deeply divided over its recent pension reform, with left-wing parties like the PCF and CGT advocating for its repeal, while Prime Minister Bayrou supports the government's position of raising the retirement age to address the pension system's deficit.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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French Mutualist Health Insurers to Raise Rates by 6% in 2025

French mutualist health insurance companies will raise their rates by an average of 6% in 2025, impacting 47% of the market, due to rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and increased healthcare worker salaries, affecting 19.9 million people.

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Good Health and Well-being
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French Consultant Sues Catholic School Organization for Discrimination

A self-employed communication consultant in Bayeux, France, filed a discrimination lawsuit after a Catholic education organization terminated her contract due to parental objections to her social media posts about her bisexuality and polyamorous relationship, resulting in significant financial and e...

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Gender Equality
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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Killing at Least 20

Cyclone Chido, a powerful cyclone with winds up to 225 km/h, hit Mayotte, France's poorest territory, on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and causing widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are hampered by the island's high number of undocumented immigrants, and the death toll is expected to incr...

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No Poverty

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