France to Modify Healthcare Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on January 19th plans to modify the State Medical Aid (AME) for undocumented immigrants, reducing its €1.3 billion budget by €200 million in December 2024, following a report suggesting it encourages illegal immigration. This decision reflects a br...
France to Modify Healthcare Aid for Undocumented Immigrants
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on January 19th plans to modify the State Medical Aid (AME) for undocumented immigrants, reducing its €1.3 billion budget by €200 million in December 2024, following a report suggesting it encourages illegal immigration. This decision reflects a br...
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44% Bias Score
French Greens Reject No-Confidence Motion After Government Negotiations
Following negotiations with the French government, the Green Party, led by Marine Tondelier, ultimately voted against a motion of no confidence due to internal divisions and strategic calculations, despite initial optimism from some party members. This decision highlights the complex dynamics within...
French Greens Reject No-Confidence Motion After Government Negotiations
Following negotiations with the French government, the Green Party, led by Marine Tondelier, ultimately voted against a motion of no confidence due to internal divisions and strategic calculations, despite initial optimism from some party members. This decision highlights the complex dynamics within...
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52% Bias Score
Ajaccio Mayor Under Investigation for Misuse of Corporate Assets
A French investigation into Ajaccio Mayor Stéphane Sbraggia is underway following a prefect's report raising concerns about his salary exceeding €10,000 monthly alongside his elected position and directorship of an association. Searches were conducted at his home and the city hall on January 16th, 2...
Ajaccio Mayor Under Investigation for Misuse of Corporate Assets
A French investigation into Ajaccio Mayor Stéphane Sbraggia is underway following a prefect's report raising concerns about his salary exceeding €10,000 monthly alongside his elected position and directorship of an association. Searches were conducted at his home and the city hall on January 16th, 2...
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French Senate Rejects Funding for Macron's Universal National Service
The French Senate voted on January 16th to eliminate the 100 million euro budget for the Universal National Service (SNU), citing its high cost and limited effectiveness, redirecting most funds to sports; this follows a similar vote in the National Assembly.
French Senate Rejects Funding for Macron's Universal National Service
The French Senate voted on January 16th to eliminate the 100 million euro budget for the Universal National Service (SNU), citing its high cost and limited effectiveness, redirecting most funds to sports; this follows a similar vote in the National Assembly.
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40% Bias Score
Le Pen's Daughter Mourns Father at Emotional Paris Memorial
Marine Le Pen showed deep emotion at her father Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris today, days after expressing regret over expelling him from the National Rally party he founded; the controversial figure, known for Holocaust denial, died aged 96 on January 7th.
Le Pen's Daughter Mourns Father at Emotional Paris Memorial
Marine Le Pen showed deep emotion at her father Jean-Marie Le Pen's memorial service in Paris today, days after expressing regret over expelling him from the National Rally party he founded; the controversial figure, known for Holocaust denial, died aged 96 on January 7th.
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52% Bias Score
Dassault Family's Enduring Political Influence in France
The Dassault family's political influence in France, built through aviation and media ownership, is examined, tracing Marcel Dassault's electoral success in the Oise region from 1958 to 1986 and the continuation of this legacy by his son, Serge.
Dassault Family's Enduring Political Influence in France
The Dassault family's political influence in France, built through aviation and media ownership, is examined, tracing Marcel Dassault's electoral success in the Oise region from 1958 to 1986 and the continuation of this legacy by his son, Serge.
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44% Bias Score
France Considers Seven Hours of Unpaid Annual Work to Fund Social Security
The French government is considering a proposal to require seven additional hours of unpaid annual work from employees to help fund the social security system, aiming for €2 billion in additional revenue by March 1st, 2025, despite previous rejection.
France Considers Seven Hours of Unpaid Annual Work to Fund Social Security
The French government is considering a proposal to require seven additional hours of unpaid annual work from employees to help fund the social security system, aiming for €2 billion in additional revenue by March 1st, 2025, despite previous rejection.
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52% Bias Score
French Politicians Exit X, Citing Musk's Control and Misinformation Concerns
French deputy Roland Lescure and other politicians are leaving X (formerly Twitter), citing Elon Musk's control and concerns about propaganda and misinformation, prompting a debate on alternative communication strategies.
French Politicians Exit X, Citing Musk's Control and Misinformation Concerns
French deputy Roland Lescure and other politicians are leaving X (formerly Twitter), citing Elon Musk's control and concerns about propaganda and misinformation, prompting a debate on alternative communication strategies.
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36% Bias Score
Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote as Socialists Abstain
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday after the Socialist Party unexpectedly abstained, despite concessions from Bayrou including abandoning planned cuts to healthcare, education, and overseas territories and maintaining certain taxes, leaving the left-wing ...
Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote as Socialists Abstain
French Prime Minister François Bayrou survived a no-confidence vote on Thursday after the Socialist Party unexpectedly abstained, despite concessions from Bayrou including abandoning planned cuts to healthcare, education, and overseas territories and maintaining certain taxes, leaving the left-wing ...
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French Green MP Under Investigation for Alleged Voter Fraud
French Green MP Sandrine Rousseau is under investigation for potentially fraudulent voter registration in Paris during the 2022 legislative elections, facing accusations of providing false address information; she denies wrongdoing.
French Green MP Under Investigation for Alleged Voter Fraud
French Green MP Sandrine Rousseau is under investigation for potentially fraudulent voter registration in Paris during the 2022 legislative elections, facing accusations of providing false address information; she denies wrongdoing.
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French PM Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote Amidst Left-Wing Coalition Fracture
A no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed on October 26th, receiving only 131 of the 288 votes needed, after pressure from the left-wing LFI party threatened an electoral alliance with the Socialist party, who abstained from voting, causing a fracture within the left-...
French PM Bayrou Survives No-Confidence Vote Amidst Left-Wing Coalition Fracture
A no-confidence vote against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed on October 26th, receiving only 131 of the 288 votes needed, after pressure from the left-wing LFI party threatened an electoral alliance with the Socialist party, who abstained from voting, causing a fracture within the left-...
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48% Bias Score
French Socialist Party Fractures Left-Wing Alliance, Leaving Government Vulnerable
The French Socialist Party's withdrawal of support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou fractured the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Thursday, weakening the opposition and forcing the government to negotiate with the Socialists over pension reform.
French Socialist Party Fractures Left-Wing Alliance, Leaving Government Vulnerable
The French Socialist Party's withdrawal of support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou fractured the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Thursday, weakening the opposition and forcing the government to negotiate with the Socialists over pension reform.
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52% Bias Score