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
Gaddafi Accuses Sarkozy of Libyan Campaign Funding in Ongoing Trial
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, during Nicolas Sarkozy's trial in Paris, accused Sarkozy of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 presidential campaign, providing details of the transaction and intermediaries involved, adding to Sarkozy's existing legal issues.
Gaddafi Accuses Sarkozy of Libyan Campaign Funding in Ongoing Trial
Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, during Nicolas Sarkozy's trial in Paris, accused Sarkozy of receiving Libyan funds for his 2007 presidential campaign, providing details of the transaction and intermediaries involved, adding to Sarkozy's existing legal issues.
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48% Bias Score
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
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
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
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
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 Government Rejects Taxing Retirees to Fund Social Security
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard rejected a proposal by the Labor Minister to tax 40% of retirees to fund social security in the 2025 budget, citing the government's commitment to avoiding new household taxes; the proposal sparked controversy among political parties and government supporters.
French Government Rejects Taxing Retirees to Fund Social Security
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard rejected a proposal by the Labor Minister to tax 40% of retirees to fund social security in the 2025 budget, citing the government's commitment to avoiding new household taxes; the proposal sparked controversy among political parties and government supporters.
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36% Bias Score
French Left's Moralizing Risks Political Backlash: Lessons from Trump
The article draws parallels between the US and France, arguing that the French left's persistent moralizing and lecturing, similar to that of its American counterpart, risks alienating the public and leading to a political backlash, mirroring Trump's rise to power.
French Left's Moralizing Risks Political Backlash: Lessons from Trump
The article draws parallels between the US and France, arguing that the French left's persistent moralizing and lecturing, similar to that of its American counterpart, risks alienating the public and leading to a political backlash, mirroring Trump's rise to power.
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60% 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