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French Pension System Faces €15 Billion Deficit, Urgent Reforms Demanded

The French Court of Auditors projects a €15 billion deficit in the pension system by 2035, prompting the CPME to urge immediate, decisive reforms including supplementary capitalization, adjusting retirement age to life expectancy, and aligning retiree CSG with active workers to avoid increased contr...

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Lidl Stands Alone as Major Food Distributors Boycott Paris Agricultural Show

The 2024 Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) in Paris, from February 22nd to March 2nd, will feature Lidl's continued participation despite the absence of major competitors like Auchan, Intermarché, Carrefour, and Lactalis, reflecting ongoing tensions between large distributors and farmers, t...

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Zero Hunger
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France Weighs Weakening EU Environmental Regulations

Facing criticism from energy consultants, the French government may weaken or repeal EU regulations (CSRD and CS3D) requiring companies to report their environmental and social impacts, causing concern among ESG firms and potentially impacting EU climate goals, with the Omnibus simplification packag...

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Climate Action
lemonde.fr
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Three Arrested in Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Abuse Investigation

Three men have been arrested in France for alleged aggravated rapes, sexual assaults, and/or aggravated violence at the Notre-Dame-de-Bétharram Catholic institution between 1957 and 2004, following over 100 complaints and a meeting between victims and Prime Minister François Bayrou amidst allegation...

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Gender Equality
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Grenoble Library Destroyed in Arson Attack After Police Clashes

In Grenoble, France, a library was destroyed by arson on February 19 after a car was deliberately driven into and ignited within the building, following clashes with police involving mortars and drug-related arrests, highlighting escalating urban violence.

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Quality Education
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France: 15% Electricity Bill Drop Offset by Tax Hikes, Hindering Energy Transition

Over 20 million French households experienced a 15% average electricity bill decrease since February 1st, 2025, offset by a 7.7% Turpe increase and a 57% CSPE increase, leaving many frustrated with high electricity costs and a lack of transparency.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
lequipe.fr
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Grospiron Appointed Head of Paris 2030 Olympics

Edgar Grospiron, a former Olympic skier, was appointed head of the Paris 2030 Olympic Games organizing committee on Wednesday; his priorities include assembling a large team, securing funding, and ensuring environmental responsibility.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Chanut's Award-Winning Observatory Design of 1904

Ferdinand Chanut's 1904 design for an astronomical observatory, "Projet d'observatoire astronomique," a unique dome-shaped structure, won an award at the Salon des artistes français, showcasing a blend of minimalist architecture and artistic influences.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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France Weighs Weakening EU Corporate Sustainability Rules

France is considering weakening or delaying the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), prompting criticism from energy consultants and ESG companies who fear it could hinder climate action and competitiveness; this follow...

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Climate Action
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France Criticized for Lack of Police Identity Check Tracking System

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) criticized France on February 19th for failing to implement a system for tracking police identity checks, hindering efforts to combat discrimination despite some measures taken; this follows previous condemnations and findings of dispropo...

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Franse burgemeester staat terecht voor weigering huwelijk met illegale immigrant

Burgemeester Robert Ménard van Béziers, Frankrijk, staat terecht voor het weigeren om een huwelijk te voltrekken tussen een Franse vrouw en een Algerijnse man zonder verblijfsvergunning, mogelijk met een gevangenisstraf van vijf jaar en een boete van €75.000 voor het schenden van het recht om te tro...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EuroLeague Playoff Challenges for French Women's Basketball Clubs

Two French basketball clubs, Bourges and Basket Landes, are facing a challenging new EuroLeague playoff format that includes play-in games against higher-ranked teams and raises concerns about fairness and financial disparities, impacting their chances to advance to the Final 6 in Zaragoza.

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