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€215 Million Cocaine Seizure in Marseille Highlights International Drug Trafficking Network

On February 27, 2020, French authorities seized over 3.3 metric tons of cocaine (€215 million) in Marseille, following a DEA tip and a coordinated operation involving the substitution of the cocaine with dummy packages tracked by GPS.

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lemonde.fr
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France Certifies 2,000+ Influencers to Regulate Online Financial Advertising

The French advertising regulator, ARPP, has certified over 2,000 influencers since 2021, including 50 in finance, after a 3-hour training addressing transparency in online advertising, aiming to combat fraudulent offers.

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40% Bias Score

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liberation.fr
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€7 Million Health Insurance Fraud Ring Busted in France

A criminal network defrauded the French health insurance system of over €7 million through false invoices for hearing aids and eyeglasses, exploiting a 100% reimbursement policy; three people were arrested, but the leader remains at large in the UAE.

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sueddeutsche.de
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Merz Calls for Stronger German EU Leadership

In a CDU event in St. Ingbert, Germany, Friedrich Merz advocated for a more prominent German role in the EU, better relations with France and Poland, and a united European front against the US, sparking demonstrations.

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Partnerships for the Goals
politico.eu
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No-Confidence Vote Threatens Short-Lived French Prime Minister

French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a no-confidence vote today in the French parliament, risking becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history due to his government's use of a constitutional maneuver to pass parts of its budget without a vote. The outcome will signifi...

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zeit.de
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Vance to Attend Munich Security Conference and Paris AI Summit

US Vice President J.D. Vance will attend the Munich Security Conference (Feb 14-16) and the Paris AI summit (Feb 10-11), marking a high-level engagement from the Trump administration in European security and AI policy, with potential meetings with Chancellor Scholz.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Al-Hilli Murders: New Lead Focuses on Mystery Camper

A renewed investigation into the 2012 murders of the Al-Hilli family in the French Alps focuses on a potential witness, a camper near the crime scene who may also be linked to a similar killing a year prior; the original investigation was flawed.

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theguardian.com
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British Conman on Trial in France for Assaulting Police Officers

Robert Hendy-Freegard, a British conman known for his elaborate scams and featured in a Netflix documentary, faces trial in France for allegedly injuring two police officers with his car during an August 2022 escape attempt from his Creuse home after complaints about his dog-breeding business; he fa...

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lemonde.fr
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French Court Orders Biarritz to Rename Racist Neighborhood

A Bordeaux court ordered Biarritz to rename its "La Négresse" neighborhood, deemed racist and sexist by an association, after a lower court rejected the request; the mayor has three months to act.

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theglobeandmail.com
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France's Budget Passes No-Confidence Vote

France's government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, resulting in the adoption of the 2025 budget, which aims to reduce the deficit to 5.4% of GDP through 50 billion euros in spending cuts and tax increases; the motion failed to obtain the necessary 289 votes, falling short with only 128 ...

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bbc.com
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Parisian Rugby Club Massy Fuels French National Team Success

Massy, a third-tier French rugby club near Paris, has produced a remarkable number of French national team players, defying traditional regional dominance in the sport, due to their inclusive outreach program, comprehensive support system, and focus on community engagement.

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Quality Education
welt.de
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France to Begin Largest-Ever Child Abuse Trial Following Decades of Systemic Failures"

A French court will begin the country's largest-ever child sexual abuse trial on February 24th, against Joel Le Scouarnec, a 73-year-old former surgeon accused of abusing 299 children between 1989 and 2014; the FBI warned French authorities about him in the early 2000s.

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