Tag #France

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Acquaintance Rape Trial in Rennes Highlights Prevalence of Sexual Violence

Soraya R. was raped by her friend Marty G. while asleep in Rennes, France; Marty G. admitted to the rape but claimed it was unintentional, highlighting the prevalence of acquaintance rape in France where 62,000 women are victims yearly, with nine out of ten knowing their assailant.

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Gender Equality
faz.net
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EDF Reports Record Profit on Nuclear Power and Exports, but Faces Future Uncertainties

France's EDF reported record 2024 profits of €18.3 billion before tax and €11.4 billion after tax, primarily driven by increased nuclear power generation (362 TWh) and record electricity exports (€5 billion), despite lower domestic prices and challenges in securing industrial contracts and financing...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
lemonde.fr
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France's Expanding Use of Administrative Detention Centers Raises Human Rights Concerns

France's administrative detention centers (CRA), established in 1984 to hold foreigners pending deportation, have expanded significantly, leading to increased human rights concerns and criticism over their use as a security tool, despite their ineffectiveness in increasing deportations.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lexpress.fr
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France Passes Wealth Tax on Richest 0.01%

France's National Assembly approved a bill implementing a minimum 2% wealth tax on the wealthiest 0.01% of taxpayers, aiming to generate €15-25 billion and address wealth inequality, despite government opposition fearing capital flight.

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Reduced Inequality
liberation.fr
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17-Year-Old Confesses to Grenoble Grenade Attack

On February 19th, a 17-year-old confessed to throwing a grenade into a Grenoble bar on February 12th, injuring a dozen people; the suspect, apprehended with a weapon, cited fear of retaliation; the bar owner had a history of criminal activity.

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taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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France Bans PFAS Chemicals

The French National Assembly approved a law banning PFAS chemicals from production and sale starting in 2026, with exceptions for certain applications like military gear; the ban is part of a broader effort to protect public health and the environment.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
lexpress.fr
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Cover-up at Notre-Dame de Bétharram College: Decades of Alleged Sexual Abuse Unveiled

In 1998, rape accusations against Pierre Silviet-Carricart, director of Notre-Dame de Bétharram college in France, resulted in a brief imprisonment followed by his transfer to the Vatican, where he later died by suicide; a recent surge in complaints has led to investigations and arrests.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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German Election: CDU/CSU's Focus on Poland Signals Potential Shift in Bilateral Relations

Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd sees the CDU/CSU bloc, led by Friedrich Merz, projected to win with 30% of the vote. Merz emphasizes repairing relations with Poland and France, a key focus of the CDU/CSU's election program which mentions "Poland" five times, more than any other party.

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Macron to Urge Trump Against Appearing Weak on Russia

French President Macron will visit Washington to convince President Trump that appearing weak to Russia would harm relations with China and Iran, emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine and undermining Trump's prior negative comments about President Zelensky.

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lemonde.fr
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Notre-Dame de Bétharram: Judicial Investigation into Sexual Abuse

A judicial investigation into rape and sexual assault allegations against former staff at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram Catholic institution in France has resulted in charges against one former supervisor (1965), while accusations against two others are time-barred; the investigation revealed 112 lett...

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Gender Equality
taz.de
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Bannon's Nazi Salute Prompts French Far-Right Leader to Cancel CPAC Speech

Jordan Bardella, head of France's far-right Rassemblement National party, canceled his CPAC speech after Steve Bannon, Trump's former strategist, performed a gesture reminiscent of the Nazi salute during a speech at the conservative conference in Washington D.C. on Thursday.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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Paris to Pay Bolloré €66 Million in Autolib' Termination Settlement

A Paris court ordered Parisian municipalities to pay Bolloré €66 million for the termination of its Autolib' car-sharing contract in 2018, citing overly optimistic initial revenue projections as the primary cause of the service's financial failure, despite 150,000 subscribers.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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