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POLITICSJul 28US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticismUS diplomats walked out as their French counterparts were speaking at the United Nations on Monday after America’s close European ally criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed US opposition to giving UN human rights chief Volker Turk another four-year term. The reappointment on Friday got overwhelming support, including from France. The US walkout reflects not only the more strained relations between...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 28US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally criticism of America human rights recordThe US walked out of a UN meeting with France to protest criticism regarding America's human rights record. This incident highlights diplomatic friction between two allied nations.ksat.com · United States
POLITICSJul 27US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally criticism of America human rights recordThe US walked out of a UN meeting with France to protest its ally's criticism of America's human rights record. This highlights diplomatic tensions between the two nations regarding human rights issues.sandiegouniontribune.com · United States
POLITICSJul 27US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security CouncilUS diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France's speech amid tensions over human rights chief's reappointment.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 27US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights voteThe United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human rights. The move followed a clash over Washington's vote against extending the mandate of the UN human rights chief, after France likened the US position to that of Russia, North Korea and other authoritarian states.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 27France , Germany seek grand bargain on cars and Made in Europe – POLITICOFrance and Germany are reportedly seeking a major agreement concerning the automotive industry and goods manufactured in Europe. This indicates high-level policy discussions impacting European trade and industry.politico.eu · United States
POLITICSJul 24After two diplomats were violently detained in Tehran, France expresses concern for its nationals in IranLe Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 23Gabon-France : les coulisses de la visite d’État d’Oligui Nguema à Paris, entre faste et compromisEn déroulant le tapis rouge au président gabonais, Emmanuel Macron remercie un allié fidèle. Parmi les sujets délicats, la transformation locale de manganèse produit par Eramet, objet d’un discret bras de fer.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSJul 22Algérie : la France n’a aucun « objectif chiffré » et ne montre « aucun laxisme » sur les visas, affirme MacronAlors que l’ambassadeur de France en Algérie avait laissé entendre que le nombre de visas octroyés allait être relevé, le président français est directement intervenu pour le démentir, le sujet étant particulièrement polémique à quelques mois de l’élection présidentielle.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSJul 22France: Macron refuses environment minister's resignation over pesticide lawFrance's environment minister will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill reintroducing controversial pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change, her team said Wednesday. Monique Barbut had submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, but he refused it. Explanation by FRANCE 24 French politics editor Marc Perelman.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 22What are the ‘catastrophic’ pesticides that led France’s environment minister to quit?Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 22France: Minister quits over pesticide bill — but is stayingEnvironment Minister Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bees. But President Emmanuel Macron refused to accept it.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 22France: Environment minister quits over pesticide billMonique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bee populations. But President Emmanuel Macron reportedly refused to accept it.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 22France passes social media ban for teenagers under 15The French parliament has approved a social media ban for children under the age of 15. The measure is due to come into effect after the Summer holidays – but many questions still need to be answered as to how it will be enforced. Story by James Vasina.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 21France’s parliament approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU firstFrance’s parliament on Tuesday approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by September. “France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers,” Macron said in a video posted on social media, hailing “a major step forward”. He...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21France's environment minister is set to resignMonique Barbut had voiced her disagreement with an agriculture law, which, among other measures, calls for the reintroduction of two banned pesticides in France. The legislation was adopted by Parliament on Tuesday evening.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 21France to be the first EU country to ban social media for under-15sOther EU countries such as Greece, Slovenia and Sweden are planning to restrict minors' access to social media.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 21Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights jobFrench lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate to serve as Défenseur des droits (human rights ombdusman), despite vehement opposition from groups arguing that Senator François-Noël Buffet’s views run counter to the mission of defending the rights of the most vulnerable.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 21'France wants to lead the way' with under-15s social media banFrench lawmakers are expected to pass a bill on July 21st banning social media access to children under 15. If approved, France would follow Australia's lead, where the world's first ban ​for under-16s ‌on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube came into ⁠force in December, as concerns grow over the impact social media has on the health and safety of minors.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 21France could become first EU country to ban social media for under-15sIf the bill passes both the lower house and the senate, France is expected to become the first EU nation to ban social media for those under 15. Solange Mougin has more on the ban and how it wll work. Championed by Emmanuel Macron, it comes on the heels of similar bans in Australia and Indonesia and ahead of a ban on smartphones in high schools. But how will the ban work?France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 20France denounces 'act of intimidation' against two of its diplomats in IranLe Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 20Burnham wife Marie - France van Heel was coolest girl in college - but Downing Street walk was wildly out of her comfort zoneMarie-France van Heel, wife of Andy Burnham, is described as having been "the coolest girl in college" but found the public Downing Street walk outside her comfort zone. This offers a personal glimpse into the spouse of a political figure.mirror.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSJul 20France probes young man’s suicide after family alleges racist abuseFrench prosecutors said Monday they had launched a probe after a 21-year-old man died by suicide following what his family said was years of racist harassment. The post France probes young man’s suicide after family alleges racist abuse appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 20As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushbackFacing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The two nations displayed a united front at this year’s Franco-German Ministerial Council, which will soon be put on paper in a joint road map due by September at the request of Germany. “Our work between Germany and France is indispensable at a time when Russia threatens our security, when the People’s Republic of China challenges our economy, and when the transatlantic partnership...South China Morning Post
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