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Students blockade dozens of French schools and universities
Students blockaded dozens of high schools and universities across France on Tuesday after rejecting the government's proposed education reforms, although turnout was down on previous blockade days....
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Philippe Jaenada wins 2026 Prix Goncourt for novel 'L'Inconnue du quai de Javel'
The jury for the Goncourt Prize, France's most prestigious literary award, has delivered its verdict, amid controversy over the dominant role of the Madrigall group in the selections....
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Food rules to be relaxed on UK-France trips after EU deal
The days of smuggling pork pies into France - or stinky French cheese into the UK - could soon be over after the UK and EU agreed a deal to remove checks on food and animal products....
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Students blockade dozens of high schools in France before nationwide strike
Students blockaded dozens of high schools across France on Tuesday to maintain pressure on the government over education reforms as trade unions prepared for a nationwide strike later this week....
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Students block high schools in France to press for reform ahead of general strike
The school protests have fuelled a nationwide movement against soaring prices and inadequate public services, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets over the past three weekends....
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EU electoral systems: Europe cannot lead without leaders voters choose
Europe's electoral systems reward politicians for pleasing party bosses, not persuading voters write Alberto Alemanno, Professor at HEC Paris, and political analyst Samuel Dempsey in an opinion piece for Euronews. Until that changes, those best at winning public support will be t...
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Paris department store BHV: 'Unions hope court-ordered receivership will finally end disastrous management'
When Frédéric Merlin took over the department store in 2023, BHV Marais was already struggling. But his decision to partner with Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein delivered the final blow, Le Monde columnist Isabelle Chaperon writes....
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Dutch rail start-up plans new Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam trains
A Dutch start-up has announced its intention to enter the international rail market, hoping to offer more frequent services and affordable tickets between Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam....