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3,700 Heat-Related Deaths in France During Summer 2024

France's summer 2024 heatwave, though less intense than previous years, resulted in 3,700 heat-related deaths (2% of total fatalities), primarily affecting the elderly and those with chronic conditions; the south-east was most impacted.

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Good Health and Well-being
lemonde.fr
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French State to Compensate Chlordecone Victims

A French court ruled that the state must compensate victims in Guadeloupe and Martinique for anxiety caused by chlordecone pesticide contamination, finding the state negligent in authorizing and managing its use, impacting over 90% of the adult population and resulting in high prostate cancer rates ...

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Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Romanian Court's Actions Against Georgescu Highlight Challenges to Democracy

A Romanian court's actions against presidential candidate Calin Georgescu, supported by 23% of voters, raise questions about the limits of democracy and the challenges of protecting democratic systems from those who seek to undermine them; the author uses examples from other countries to illustrate ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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Macron Inaugurates New DGSI Headquarters, Stresses Combating Geopolitical and Terrorist Threats

French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the new DGSI headquarters on March 11th, emphasizing France must simultaneously combat geopolitical threats, including those from Russia, and domestic terrorism, rejecting accusations of exaggerating the Russian threat.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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French Court Orders Chlordecone Compensation for Anxiety

A French court ordered the state to pay €5,000-€10,000 to eleven individuals for anxiety caused by chlordecone exposure, finding the state negligent in authorizing the pesticide's use and addressing the pollution, while rejecting claims from 1,275 others.

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French Surgeon Accused of Raping Hundreds of Patients, Mostly Minors

A 74-year-old French surgeon is on trial, accused of sexually assaulting and raping approximately 300 patients, mostly minors, in western France over decades; the trial, which began March 10, 2025, has prompted calls for legal reforms.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
lemonde.fr
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Sanofi Indicted for Environmental Violations at French Plant

Sanofi faces charges in France for environmental violations at its Mourenx plant, including exceeding bromopropane emission limits between 2012 and 2018 and delayed reporting; however, a more serious charge of endangering lives was dropped, and Sanofi contests the charges, claiming no regulatory thr...

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Good Health and Well-being
lemonde.fr
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French Students Protest Austerity in Higher Education

On March 11, 2024, over 5,000 students and teachers protested in France against higher education budget cuts, citing a €8 billion funding shortfall leading to university deficits, infrastructure decay, and potential program cuts.

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Quality Education
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France Re-evaluates Nuclear Energy Policy After Astrid Project Cancellation

Six years ago, France cancelled the promising Astrid project for sustainable nuclear energy; the Ukraine war and the resulting focus on energy sovereignty have prompted a re-evaluation of this decision, highlighting the complexities of long-term energy planning and geopolitical realities.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
liberation.fr
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SNCF Opens Summer Train Ticket Sales Amidst Rising Prices and Limited Availability

The French national railway company, SNCF, is opening sales for all summer train tickets from March 12th, 2024, until December 13th for some routes, aiming to maximize revenue despite increasing prices and limited train availability due to a lack of trains expected to last until 2030; this contrasts...

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Reduced Inequality
lexpress.fr
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France's Nuclear Power Program Faces Challenges

Articles in L'Express discuss challenges facing France's nuclear power program, including the complexity of EPR reactors, political controversies surrounding plant decommissioning, and the lack of a clear plan for radioactive waste. Public opinions vary widely, encompassing concerns about environmen...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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French Surgeon on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Hundreds

A 74-year-old French surgeon is on trial, accused of sexually assaulting approximately 300 patients, many minors, over decades; the trial, which started Monday, involves around 200 alleged victims and could lead to legal reforms.

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Gender Equality

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