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Courchevel Fire: Owner Sentenced for Negligence

A French businessman was sentenced to three years in prison, six months of which are to be served, for the 2019 deaths of two seasonal workers in a fire at his Courchevel residence due to negligence in fire safety; the arsonist was previously sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Good Health and Well-being
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France Seeks Pardon for Imprisoned Franco-Algerian Writer

On July 1st, an Algerian appeals court upheld a five-year prison sentence against Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, prompting a measured response from France, which is seeking a presidential pardon rather than escalating tensions. The case highlights the complex diplomatic relationship between ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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Macron Calls for Increased Wolf Culling in France

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a law allowing increased wolf culling in France to protect livestock farming and prevent wildfires, despite a recent European decision to reduce the wolf's protected status, prompting criticism from environmental groups who claim such a plan is unreali...

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Life on Land
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Deliveroo Ordered to Reinstate Driver, Pay €93,000 in Back Wages

A Paris appeals court ruled that Deliveroo engaged in disguised employment for nine delivery drivers between 2017 and 2022, ordering the reinstatement of one driver fired for health reasons and the payment of €93,000 in back wages, representing a significant legal victory for gig workers and potenti...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Bayrou Inaction on 1996 Report of Abuse at Loire Catholic School

Two teachers reported abuse, including physical violence and sexual assault, at a Catholic school in Loire to then-Education Minister François Bayrou in 1996, but he did not act, leading to continued abuse until the school director's later conviction.

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Quality Education
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Explosive Start to Tour de France: First Week to Determine Race Dynamics

The first week of the Tour de France, starting July 1st, features intense competition and unpredictable conditions across Northern France and Brittany, impacting the overall race outcome.

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Good Health and Well-being
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French Employee Absenteeism Soars to 23.3 Days in 2024

A June 2024 Ayming report reveals French employee absenteeism reached 23.3 days in 2024, up from 12 in 2012, costing €4,000 per employee annually; mental health issues are a rising concern, now the second leading cause of medical leave.

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French Court Reviews €32M Claim Against State Over Danone's Volvic Water Extraction

A French fish farm owner is suing the state for €32 million, claiming that excessive water extraction permits granted to Danone's Volvic plant have dried up his sources since 2017, impacting 3,600 hectares of land and causing his business to cease operations; the state has reduced Danone's permit by...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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French Nationals in Iran Face Espionage Charges, Death Penalty

French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, detained in Iran since May 7, 2022, now face charges of espionage for Mossad, plotting regime change, and corruption, each carrying the death penalty; France demands their immediate release.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Chinese Artist Wins Hand of Wisdom Award for Innovative Embroidery

Diao Juan, a Chinese artist, won the Hand of Wisdom award for her innovative embroidery, receiving a two-month Paris residency and a 20,000 yuan prize; her work blends traditional techniques with contemporary art, using fluorescent threads and unconventional materials to create immersive installatio...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
politico.eu
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French Air Traffic Controller Strike to Cause Widespread European Flight Delays

French air traffic controllers are striking Thursday and Friday, causing widespread flight delays across Europe due to an overstretched and understaffed air traffic control system; Ryanair cites France, Spain, and Germany as the worst offenders, impacting millions of passengers.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
liberation.fr
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French Citizens in Iran Charged with Espionage, Facing Death Penalty

French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, imprisoned in Iran since 2020, were charged on July 2nd with espionage for Israel's Mossad, plotting regime change, and corruption, each carrying a potential death sentence.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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