Tag #France

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Russian Military Targets French Aircraft in Baltic Sea

A French Navy aircraft on a NATO mission in the Baltic Sea was targeted by the Russian military on January 17th, using radar systems to illuminate the aircraft. The action was considered an unacceptable act of intimidation by French officials and occurred while the aircraft was monitoring damaged un...

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France's Veil Law: A Legal Victory, An Imperfect Implementation

France's 1975 Veil law legalized abortion, addressing 700,000 yearly clandestine abortions; however, implementation faced resistance from some doctors due to unpreparedness, as reported by L'Express.

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Gender Equality
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France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests

France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.

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Macron Proposes Joint UK-France Peacekeeping Mission to Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Starmer and French President Macron are discussing sending British and French troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers following a potential ceasefire, a proposal Macron actively promotes, though Starmer hasn't fully committed due to various concerns including potential escalation and bud...

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France Seeks to De-escalate Tensions with Algeria Amidst Recent Disputes

France and Algeria seek to de-escalate tensions amid recent friction, including France's support for Morocco's Western Sahara autonomy plan and the imprisonment of a Franco-Algerian writer, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot expressing willingness to visit Algiers for discussions.

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EU Investigates X Amidst Claims of Musk's Political Interference

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, claims EU officials want to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation, prompting an EU investigation into potential DSA violations; however, the EU executive hasn't called for a ban.

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Macron in Beirut to Bolster Lebanon's New Leadership and Ceasefire

French President Macron is in Beirut to support Lebanon's new leadership, focusing on implementing a Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire and promoting economic recovery, also seeking Saudi support.

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Nigerian Crime Boss Arrested in Italy After French Conviction

A 42-year-old Nigerian man, A.D., convicted in absentia in France to 10 years for leading a human trafficking and sexual violence ring, was arrested in Crotone, Italy, during a routine police check, raising concerns about cross-border criminal networks and the AFIS database's accuracy.

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Le Pen's Daughter Mourns Father at Emotional Paris Memorial

Marine Le Pen showed deep emotion at her father Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris today, days after expressing regret over expelling him from the National Rally party he founded; the controversial figure, known for Holocaust denial, died aged 96 on January 7th.

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Over 1,000 Attend Le Pen's Divisive Memorial Service in Paris

A memorial service for Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's main far-right party, drew over 1,000 attendees in Paris on Thursday, under tight security, amid celebrations of his death by anti-racism groups and others, highlighting the deep divisions he represented in French society.

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Over 1,000 Attend Memorial for Controversial Far-Right Leader Jean-Marie Le Pen

A memorial service for Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Rally party, drew over 1,000 attendees in Paris on January 16, under tight security, following his death at 96 and amidst celebrations by his opponents.

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France: 15% Electricity Bill Drop for 24 Million Households

Starting February 1st, electricity bills for over 24 million French households will decrease by 15%, the first reduction since 2015, due to lower energy costs and the ending of the government's price shield, despite increased taxes and distribution costs.

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