Tag #France

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French Survey Reveals Growing Polarization on Gender Roles

A French survey indicates that 60% of people find it hard to be a woman, while 45% of men under 35 find it hard to be a man, highlighting increasing polarization and suggesting that all men share responsibility in combating sexism, according to the High Council for Equality.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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EDF CFO Resigns Amidst Hinkley Point C Financial Crisis

EDF's chief financial officer resigned in March 2016 over disagreements about the financially risky Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project in the UK, which is already significantly over budget and behind schedule, causing major concerns about EDF's financial stability.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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France Seeks to End 1968 Agreement with Algeria Amidst Heightened Tensions

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau wants to end the 1968 Franco-Algerian agreement on Algerian entry to France due to Algeria's refusal to accept a deported influencer and the imprisonment of writer Boualem Sansal, actions he considers a humiliation of France and a breach of international law...

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56% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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France Extends Restaurant Voucher Use for Groceries Until 2026

The French Parliament extended the temporary allowance to use restaurant vouchers for groceries until end of 2026, resolving the current inability to purchase unprepared food items with these vouchers, pending a broader reform of the system.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
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French 2025 Budget Faces Renewed Parliamentary Scrutiny

The French Senate resumes debate on the 2025 budget bill this week, following its suspension in December. A final vote is scheduled for January 23rd, with the possibility of a joint committee to resolve differences with the National Assembly. The social security budget, containing contentious provis...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Oncologist's Methylene Blue Cancer Claim Sparks Warnings and Investigation

Dr. Laurent Schwartz, a Parisian oncologist, controversially claims methylene blue cures cancer, a claim rejected by the scientific community, leading to investigations and warnings against its use due to its inefficacy and potential harm.

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48% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Mayotte barred from French flag at Games amid Comoros dispute

At the August 25th, 2023 Indian Ocean Islands Games, Mayotte, a French department since 2011, was forced to use a neutral flag due to Comoros' territorial claim, reflecting France's long-standing appeasement policy despite Mayotte's repeated votes to remain French and the substantial financial and s...

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Wembanyama Returns to Paris: NBA Global Games in Nanterre

The San Antonio Spurs, led by French star Victor Wembanyama, played two NBA Global Games in Paris, practicing at Wembanyama's former gym in Nanterre and generating immense local excitement, marking the NBA's first two regular-season games in the same week in Paris.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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French Economy Faces Sharp Downturn Amidst Political Instability and High Debt

France's economy is experiencing a significant downturn due to the dissolution of the National Assembly, deteriorating public finances, and high business debt, resulting in over 65,000 business failures in the past year and projected moderate unemployment increase.

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64% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Monique Olivier Confesses Involvement in 1993 Disappearance of Lydie Logé

Monique Olivier confessed to being present during the 1993 disappearance and murder of Lydie Logé in Orne, France, a case linked to her late ex-husband, serial killer Michel Fourniret; a site visit is planned for January 23rd.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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France's Political Instability Triggers Economic Crisis

France's political instability, marked by four prime ministers in a year and a deeply divided parliament, is causing economic woes, with record-high national debt and an unpassed 2025 budget, threatening social and economic stability.

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64% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Visale: A Free Guarantee for French Landlords Against Rental Defaults

French landlords can use Visale, a free guarantee from Action Logement, to secure rental income; it covers up to 36 months of unpaid rent and repair costs (up to 2 months), but has eligibility criteria for tenants (age, income, rent amount) and requires specific claim procedures.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality