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Vargas Llosa: France, Politics, and a Shifting Literary Identity

Mario Vargas Llosa, in a February 2023 speech, attributed his understanding of Latin American sociopolitics and his identity as a writer to his time in France, revealing a shift from leftist ideals to supporting anti-left figures in Peru, while also warning against the impact of screens and social m...

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lemonde.fr
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France Abolishes HCERES, Shifting Research Evaluation to Peer Review

The French Parliament voted to eliminate the Higher Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES), due to concerns about its political ties and bureaucratic approach, shifting research evaluation to a peer-review system.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
lefigaro.fr
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Hermès Overtakes LVMH as Paris Stock Exchange's Most Valuable Company

Hermès regained its top spot on the Paris Stock Exchange on Tuesday, boasting a €248.6 billion valuation, surpassing LVMH's €244.4 billion despite LVMH's significantly higher 2024 revenue of €84.7 billion versus Hermès' €15.2 billion, due to LVMH's disappointing first-quarter results and market unce...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
liberation.fr
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Cnap Replaces Artist Emergency Fund with New, More Restrictive Program

The French National Center for Plastic Arts (Cnap) replaced its €1,500 emergency fund for artists with a new €4,000 program, "Rebond", requiring professional development and impacting fewer artists, sparking criticism over increased precarity for artists.

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Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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French NGOs Sue Government Over Inaction on Supervised Drug Consumption Sites

Medécins du Monde and other NGOs filed lawsuits against the French government on April 14th, 2024, for its inaction regarding the two existing supervised drug consumption sites and the refusal to open a new one in Marseille, citing the sites' proven effectiveness in reducing risks and overdoses.

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56% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
aljazeera.com
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Algeria Expels French Officials, Raising Tensions with France

Algeria expelled 12 French officials, including Interior Ministry members, within 48 hours, escalating diplomatic tensions with France following the arrest of three Algerians suspected of kidnapping an Algerian government critic in Paris last year.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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French Court Upholds Ban on Porn Site Camschat to Protect Minors

A French court upheld a regulator's order to block the pornographic website Camschat, citing the need to protect minors, a decision that supports the new Sren law and could set a precedent for future online content regulation; the regulator estimates 2.3 million French minors access pornographic web...

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Quality Education
liberation.fr
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Franco-Algerian Influencer Sentenced for Online Death Threats

Franco-Algerian influencer Sofia Benlemmane received a 9-month suspended prison sentence in Lyon for online death threats against Algerian government opponents, highlighting the legal limits of free speech in France and the global impact of online hate speech.

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lemonde.fr
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Viry-Châtillon Imposes Minor Curfew After Teen's Death

The city of Viry-Châtillon, France, implemented a 10 PM to 6 AM curfew for minors under 13 starting April 15th, 2024, in response to rising youth violence and the recent death of a teenager, in addition to restrictions on alcohol sales and public gatherings.

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40% Bias Score

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lemonde.fr
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Macron's Push for Building Rehabilitation Undermined by Conflicting Policies

French President Macron advocates for architectural rehabilitation as a primary principle in urban development, but this is undermined by budget cuts for ecological transition, leading to cost-driven renovations that disregard architectural design and homogenize urban landscapes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Algeria Expels French Embassy Staff Amid Diplomatic Row

Algeria expelled 12 French embassy staff in 48 hours, responding to the indictment of three Algerians in France, including a consular official, for the kidnapping of Amir Boukhors, a prominent critic of the Algerian government who lives in France.

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lexpress.fr
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Netanyahu Condemns Macron's Support for Palestinian State

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on April 13th condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's support for a Palestinian state, calling it a grave error jeopardizing Israel's security; Macron had suggested France might recognize a Palestinian state in June, sparking controversy and protests wi...

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