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US judge narrows Macron defamation case against podcaster
A US judge has pared down a defamation lawsuit that France's president and his wife brought against a right-wing US influencer last year, US media reported on Wednesday....
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Macron couple's defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens pared down by US judge
Delaware Superior Court Judge Sheldon Rennie said Owens could not be held personally liable in the case, but allowed the suit against two companies associated with her....
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French Senate toughens proposals to make rioters pay for damage
The upper house of the French parliament has toughened a proposed law that would make people who participate in rioting and vandalism liable for up to €10,000, after nationwide protests against failing schools and the cost of living that turned violent in Paris and other cities. ...
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Two thirds of fake news about French riots came from abroad, says minister
France's foreign minister has lambasted foreign interference, saying that two thirds of social media posts falsely linking violence and looting in France to immigration came from abroad, including accounts in the US, Israel and Iran....
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MAPS: Routes and Metro closures for the Paris demo on October 31st
As Paris prepares for another demonstration against the rising cost of living, here's a look at the route for approves demos, plus the Metro, tram and RER closures....
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Ahead of EU-Canada summit, European leaders clash over terminology
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's offer of EU associate member status to Canada has angered both Paris and Berlin. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces criticism over the proposal at home....
business
Historic Paris department store seeks bankruptcy protection
Paris department store BHV Marais, which courted controversy last year with a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, said on Tuesday it had sought bankruptcy protection to protect its operations and jobs....
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French media protest manhandling of journalists at far-right party rally
More than 40 French media groups, including Radio France International, have called on Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) to allow them to work freely after journalists were allegedly subjected to rough treatment at a party congress last weekend....
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France 2030: Macron's ambitious investment plan faces a 'budget wall,' Court of Auditors warns
Launched 'without sufficient reflection' in 2021 and rolled out very quickly, the flagship development plan is now running into severe financial constraints. Numerous investments have been decided but there is a risk that public funds will fall short of bringing them to fruition....
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French Senate backs 'make rioters pay' bill despite rights concerns
France's Senate on Wednesday approved a bill authorising rioters to be held financially accountable for damage caused during social unrest, with penalties of up to €10,000 and possible welfare benefit seizures. Rights groups warn the legislation could undermine the public's funda...
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Trappes, town at center of racist attack, tells the troubled story of contemporary France
The racist terrorist attack of October 23 put this impoverished town west of Paris back in the spotlight. A cradle of immigrant labor during the 30 years of economic growth from 1945 to 1975, this town of around 35,000 inhabitants tells the story of three-quarters of a century of...
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'Six months before the French election, the campaign risks already being decided against a backdrop of fear, exasperation and demands for authority'
The unrest of the October 17 protests is the latest in a series of violent outbreaks that have marked Emmanuel Macron's 10-year tenure, writes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz....
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France: Lawmakers hold a minute of silence for Pengo Bossio Wangi, victim of racist attack
French lawmakers held a minute of silence for Pengo Bossio Wangi. The victim of a racist attack died in a shooting last week, while at least five other people were wounded, including a 12-years-old girl. FRANCE 24’s Claire Paccalin reports from the ground....
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Seasonal food guide: What to eat in France in November
In France, seasonality is important for both produce and dishes - here's a look at the ingredients in season in November, and the traditional French dishes that you can make with them....
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French customers to pay €5 fees on small non-EU packages
Customers in France ordering products from outside the EU will soon face an additional processing fee of €2 per item category - in addition to the EU's new €3 customs duty....
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Von der Leyen’s Canada ‘associate membership’ spurs battle of words with EU capitals
Germany, Italy, France and Greece objected to a draft EU-Canada declaration that cites von der Leyen’s ‘associate membership’ offer, as the member states fear legal uncertainty and a precedent for other third countries ahead of the Montreal summit on Thursday and Friday....
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If I gift my French house to my kids will I avoid paying for care?
Many homeowners in France wonder whether gifting their property to their children could prevent it from being used to pay for care later in life. Here's a look at how the French system works, and whether doing this will truly save you money....
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Mbappé misses out on Ballon d'Or again, finishing behind Kane despite PR blitz
At 27, the France captain is still chasing a trophy he has coveted since childhood, after narrowly missing out at Monday's ceremony in London.
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Casseurs-payeurs: France's 'rioters pay' bill explained
Following a series of recent protests in France that have seen public buildings damaged and clashes with police, the government is pushing ahead with a controversial bill aimed at making people pay for damage caused during public gatherings....
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French breast cancer patients challenge the Pink October 'party'
Patients in France are increasingly rejecting the "glitter" of the annual breast cancer awareness campaign of Pink October. They say celebrations and cosmetic tie-ins can feel far removed from the reality of treatment and act as a smokescreen for political inaction and the danger...
schools
French government concessions to students 'tactically shrewd' but risk creating new set of problems
Oliver Farry welcomes Oliver Davis, Professor and Head of the Department of French at University College Cork. According to Professor Davis, the government's handling of the student protests reflects a combination of "tactical confusion" and an inadequate response to deeper struc...
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France pledges university admissions overhaul and education funding to ease protests
France’s government has promised to replace Parcoursup, the university admissions platform, and to invest in schools and student support, offering a package of concessions aimed at defusing weeks of protests over education and the rising cost of living....
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French government announces measures to address student protests
On Monday, the education and higher education ministers presented the government's plan to address the crisis. These measures, which roll back some reforms introduced under Emmanuel Macron's presidency, target longstanding problems that have come under repeated criticism over the...
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IN PICTURES: France holds anti-racism rallies after deadly gun attack outside Paris
Thousands of people gathered in cities including Paris, Lyon and Marseille on Monday evening, following a deadly attack that killed one person and left five others wounded....