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French Senate Votes to Eliminate Organic Farming Agency
The French Senate voted to dissolve the Agence Bio, a national agency promoting organic agriculture, saving €2.9 million and transferring its responsibilities to other organizations, despite concerns from industry stakeholders about potential negative impacts on the organic sector.
French Senate Votes to Eliminate Organic Farming Agency
The French Senate voted to dissolve the Agence Bio, a national agency promoting organic agriculture, saving €2.9 million and transferring its responsibilities to other organizations, despite concerns from industry stakeholders about potential negative impacts on the organic sector.
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48% Bias Score
Reza-Tofighi Elected President of French SME Confederation
Amir Reza-Tofighi, 40, was elected president of the CPME, the French Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, on January 21st, 2024, with 65.4% of the vote, succeeding François Asselin after two terms.
Reza-Tofighi Elected President of French SME Confederation
Amir Reza-Tofighi, 40, was elected president of the CPME, the French Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, on January 21st, 2024, with 65.4% of the vote, succeeding François Asselin after two terms.
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40% Bias Score
French 2025 Budget Faces Renewed Parliamentary Scrutiny
The French Senate resumes debate on the 2025 budget bill this week, following its suspension in December. A final vote is scheduled for January 23rd, with the possibility of a joint committee to resolve differences with the National Assembly. The social security budget, containing contentious provis...
French 2025 Budget Faces Renewed Parliamentary Scrutiny
The French Senate resumes debate on the 2025 budget bill this week, following its suspension in December. A final vote is scheduled for January 23rd, with the possibility of a joint committee to resolve differences with the National Assembly. The social security budget, containing contentious provis...
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36% Bias Score
Jadot Announces Paris Mayoral Candidacy, Seeking Left-Wing Unity
French Green Party Senator Yannick Jadot announced his candidacy for the 2026 Paris mayoral election on January 20th, aiming to unite the left against leading conservative candidate Rachida Dati, while facing an internal party primary on March 14th.
Jadot Announces Paris Mayoral Candidacy, Seeking Left-Wing Unity
French Green Party Senator Yannick Jadot announced his candidacy for the 2026 Paris mayoral election on January 20th, aiming to unite the left against leading conservative candidate Rachida Dati, while facing an internal party primary on March 14th.
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60% Bias Score
EU Suspends Deficit Procedure Against France
The EU suspended its deficit procedure against France, accepting a revised budget plan projecting a 5.4% deficit this year, aiming for under 3% by 2029, to avoid destabilizing France's fragile political climate.
EU Suspends Deficit Procedure Against France
The EU suspended its deficit procedure against France, accepting a revised budget plan projecting a 5.4% deficit this year, aiming for under 3% by 2029, to avoid destabilizing France's fragile political climate.
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40% Bias Score
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
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
Karachi Affair: Appeals Court Acquits Balladur's Campaign Manager, Others Convicted
The Paris appeals court acquitted Nicolas Bazire in the Karachi affair's financial aspect on January 21, 2025, overturning a prior conviction linking arms deal commissions to Edouard Balladur's 1995 presidential campaign; however, five others were convicted, with Ziad Takieddine receiving a five-yea...
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32% Bias Score
French No-Confidence Vote Fails Amidst Socialist Party Controversy
On January 16th, a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed due to the Socialist party's refusal, despite concessions from Bayrou, including dropping the elimination of two days of sick leave for public workers, while simultaneously cutting sick pay by 10%, causing a...
French No-Confidence Vote Fails Amidst Socialist Party Controversy
On January 16th, a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed due to the Socialist party's refusal, despite concessions from Bayrou, including dropping the elimination of two days of sick leave for public workers, while simultaneously cutting sick pay by 10%, causing a...
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40% Bias Score
France Names New CEO for Paris Airports Operator
France's President Macron nominated Philippe Pascal, Groupe ADP's CFO, as the new CEO, replacing Augustin de Romanet; the decision, following a parliamentary hearing, requires final approval from the Council of Ministers.
France Names New CEO for Paris Airports Operator
France's President Macron nominated Philippe Pascal, Groupe ADP's CFO, as the new CEO, replacing Augustin de Romanet; the decision, following a parliamentary hearing, requires final approval from the Council of Ministers.
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32% Bias Score
France Considers Seven Unpaid Annual Working Hours to Fund Social Spending
The French government is considering a proposal to increase the annual working hours by seven unpaid hours to generate €2 billion for social spending in 2025, reviving a proposal previously rejected in November 2024 due to implementation concerns.
France Considers Seven Unpaid Annual Working Hours to Fund Social Spending
The French government is considering a proposal to increase the annual working hours by seven unpaid hours to generate €2 billion for social spending in 2025, reviving a proposal previously rejected in November 2024 due to implementation concerns.
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56% 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
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
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