Tag #France

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France Experiences Widespread Drought Crisis

As of August 29, 2025, 45 French departments are facing a severe drought crisis, more than double the number in 2024, impacting water access and agriculture due to an exceptionally hot summer and low rainfall.

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24% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
lemonde.fr
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Macron Confirms Commitment to Mandate Amidst Bayrou's Vote of Confidence

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his commitment to serving his full term despite the upcoming vote of confidence requested by Prime Minister François Bayrou on September 8th, highlighting the importance of respecting the mandate given by the French people.

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Reduced Inequality
politico.eu
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Macron Urges French Lawmakers to Compromise, Citing German Example

French President Macron, observing successful cross-party cooperation in Germany, urged French lawmakers to compromise and avoid bringing down the minority government facing a €44 billion budget cut.

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24% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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French Audiovisual Institute Head Resigns After Cocaine Purchase

Laurent Vallet, president of France's National Audiovisual Institute (INA), resigned on August 29th after being caught purchasing cocaine, triggering a six-month therapeutic injunction.

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16% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
zeit.de
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Kiabi Embezzlement: €100 Million Missing, CFO in Custody

One year after the discovery of a €100 million embezzlement from French fashion retailer Kiabi, investigations continue, focusing on recovering assets in Germany, Turkey, and the US; the former CFO is in custody.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
gr.euronews.com
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EU Mulls "Best-in-Class" Defense Procurement to Streamline Production

French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are discussing a proposal to prioritize a select few leading European weapons manufacturers to streamline the bloc's defense production amid fears of Russian aggression, aiming to increase efficiency and interoperability while potentially facing o...

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44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sueddeutsche.de
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Germany's Unemployment Rate and Franco-German Cooperation

Germany's unemployment rate has fallen below three million, prompting the government to celebrate its reform successes, while Franco-German talks in Toulon yielded pragmatic compromises on energy and trade but left a major defense project uncertain. Meanwhile, a PayPal payment disruption affected bi...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
lexpress.fr
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Financial Crisis Looms for Some French Business Schools

Nine out of 23 French business schools failed to fill their seats this year, despite a 5% rise in applicants, triggering a financial crisis and highlighting the unsustainable economic model of the sector.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education
lemonde.fr
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Right-Wing Populism and Environmental Policies: A Growing Divide

Right-wing populist movements are gaining traction globally, undermining environmental protection policies by exploiting social inequalities and disproportionate impacts on lower-income communities.

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28% Bias Score

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lemonde.fr
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French Cities Suspend Tuna in School Canteens Over Mercury Concerns

Eight French cities, including Paris and Lyon, temporarily banned tuna from school menus due to high mercury levels, prompting a government denial of regulatory failures while advocacy groups call for stricter limits.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
sueddeutsche.de
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Kiabi CFO Arrested: €100 Million Embezzlement

A former Kiabi CFO was arrested in Corsica after embezzling roughly €100 million, transferring the funds through a German bank to Turkey, and purchasing luxury US properties; investigations are ongoing.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
liberation.fr
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France, Ukraine, US: Child Homelessness, Kyiv Attacks, Minneapolis Shooting

At least 2,159 children were left without shelter in France on August 18th, an increase of 6% compared to last year; Russian strikes on Kyiv killed 8 including a child; a shooting at a Minneapolis church left 2 children dead and 17 injured.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty

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