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French Left's Moralizing Risks Populist Backlash
Clint Eastwood's 2016 vote for Donald Trump, driven by frustration with the Democratic Party, foreshadows a potential populist surge in France fueled by similar public resentment towards the left's moralizing and controlling approach.
French Left's Moralizing Risks Populist Backlash
Clint Eastwood's 2016 vote for Donald Trump, driven by frustration with the Democratic Party, foreshadows a potential populist surge in France fueled by similar public resentment towards the left's moralizing and controlling approach.
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56% Bias Score
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian
Nicolas Florian, former mayor of Bordeaux from 2019-2020, died on January 26th, 2025, after suffering a stroke; his death has prompted tributes and reflections on his political career and impact.
Death of Former Bordeaux Mayor Nicolas Florian
Nicolas Florian, former mayor of Bordeaux from 2019-2020, died on January 26th, 2025, after suffering a stroke; his death has prompted tributes and reflections on his political career and impact.
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20% Bias Score
Macron's Punctuality Signals Improved Relationship with Hidalgo
French President Emmanuel Macron's consistent tardiness contrasted with his punctual arrival at the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, signifying a possible improvement in his relationship with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marked by past antagonism and recent gestures of reconciliation.
Macron's Punctuality Signals Improved Relationship with Hidalgo
French President Emmanuel Macron's consistent tardiness contrasted with his punctual arrival at the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris, signifying a possible improvement in his relationship with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marked by past antagonism and recent gestures of reconciliation.
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44% Bias Score
France Rejects Tax on Wealthy Retirees, but Debate Continues
French Labour Minister proposed taxing retirees earning over €2000-2500 monthly to fund social security; the proposal was rejected for the 2025 budget but the debate continues for future budgets, revealing internal government disagreements.
France Rejects Tax on Wealthy Retirees, but Debate Continues
French Labour Minister proposed taxing retirees earning over €2000-2500 monthly to fund social security; the proposal was rejected for the 2025 budget but the debate continues for future budgets, revealing internal government disagreements.
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52% Bias Score
French Assembly Passes Bill to Curb Overseas Living Costs
The French National Assembly adopted a Socialist-led bill on January 23rd to combat high living costs in overseas territories, aiming to cap essential goods prices, tackle monopolies, and limit large retailer market share; the bill passed with 180 votes in favor and 1 against.
French Assembly Passes Bill to Curb Overseas Living Costs
The French National Assembly adopted a Socialist-led bill on January 23rd to combat high living costs in overseas territories, aiming to cap essential goods prices, tackle monopolies, and limit large retailer market share; the bill passed with 180 votes in favor and 1 against.
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36% Bias Score
French Senate to Approve 2025 Budget Bill Amidst Political Turmoil
The French Senate is set to approve the second part of the 2025 budget bill on January 23, concluding a complex process involving government changes and multiple votes. The bill, which includes social security and state budget components, will then proceed to a joint committee before a final vote, w...
French Senate to Approve 2025 Budget Bill Amidst Political Turmoil
The French Senate is set to approve the second part of the 2025 budget bill on January 23, concluding a complex process involving government changes and multiple votes. The bill, which includes social security and state budget components, will then proceed to a joint committee before a final vote, w...
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48% Bias Score
France proposes retiree contributions, unpaid work hours to fund social security
French Labor Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet proposed on January 21st that 40% of higher-pensioned retirees contribute to social security, alongside seven unpaid extra work hours annually for all active workers, to raise €2.5 billion - €2.8 billion to fund elderly care.
France proposes retiree contributions, unpaid work hours to fund social security
French Labor Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet proposed on January 21st that 40% of higher-pensioned retirees contribute to social security, alongside seven unpaid extra work hours annually for all active workers, to raise €2.5 billion - €2.8 billion to fund elderly care.
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48% Bias Score
Four New Authors Debut on French Book Charts
The French book charts for January 13-19 saw four new fiction authors debut: Jean-Christophe Grangé (thriller), Léa Nemezia (dark academia romance), Liz Tomforde (sport romance), and Michael Connelly (crime). Grangé's simultaneous two-volume release was a success, highlighting a new publishing trend...
Four New Authors Debut on French Book Charts
The French book charts for January 13-19 saw four new fiction authors debut: Jean-Christophe Grangé (thriller), Léa Nemezia (dark academia romance), Liz Tomforde (sport romance), and Michael Connelly (crime). Grangé's simultaneous two-volume release was a success, highlighting a new publishing trend...
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44% Bias Score
Sarkozy Trial: Libyan Affair Documentary Exposes Potential Corruption
A Paris documentary screening details the alleged Libyan affair involving former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on trial for corruption and faces up to 10 years in prison and a €750,000 fine for allegedly accepting Libyan funds for his 2007 campaign, based on evidence from thousands of lea...
Sarkozy Trial: Libyan Affair Documentary Exposes Potential Corruption
A Paris documentary screening details the alleged Libyan affair involving former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is on trial for corruption and faces up to 10 years in prison and a €750,000 fine for allegedly accepting Libyan funds for his 2007 campaign, based on evidence from thousands of lea...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. House Passes Strict Immigration Law
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which allows for the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of misdemeanors; this is expected to be the first law of Trump's second term.
U.S. House Passes Strict Immigration Law
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Laken Riley Act, which allows for the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of misdemeanors; this is expected to be the first law of Trump's second term.
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44% Bias Score
French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers
The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.
French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers
The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.
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44% Bias Score
French Senate Approves 2025 Budget Despite Left-Wing Opposition
The French Senate approved the 2025 budget bill by a vote of 217-105 on January 23rd, marking a key step in a tumultuous legislative process marked by opposition from the left and pressure from the European Union to improve public finances.
French Senate Approves 2025 Budget Despite Left-Wing Opposition
The French Senate approved the 2025 budget bill by a vote of 217-105 on January 23rd, marking a key step in a tumultuous legislative process marked by opposition from the left and pressure from the European Union to improve public finances.
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40% Bias Score
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