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POLITICSAug 21Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfersAfter Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 21Despite summer of extremes, France's political leaders offer no climate responseWhile France endured a succession of extreme weather events, neither the government nor the candidates in the 2027 presidential election have yet directly addressed the challenge posed by climate change.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 21France, Germany, UK and Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank planFrance, Germany, ​Britain and Italy condemned on ​Thursday plans by Israel to open up construction tenders for a ​residential ‌property project ⁠called 'E1' in the occupied West Bank. Hundreds of ​thousands of Israelis have settled among millions of Palestinians in land ​captured by Israel in ​a 1967 war. Nearly ​all countries and a range of ​UN bodies consider that such settlements violate international law, although Israel disputes this, citing historical ⁠and biblical ties to the land. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 19France denounces Israeli minister Gaza remarks as unbearable and inhumane – Middle East MonitorFrance has strongly criticized an Israeli minister's remarks regarding Gaza, deeming them unbearable and inhumane. This indicates international diplomatic tensions surrounding the rhetoric concerning the Gaza region.middleeastmonitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 19France to expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for detention of embassy staff in TehranFrance, whose relationship with Iran has been strained, announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats. The retaliatory measure follows the detention of two French embassy staff members and the arrest of two Iranian graphic designers in Tehran.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 19France: President Emmanuel Macron signs assisted dying lawThe government must now publish the implementing decrees before the right to assisted dying can actually be put into effect.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats : foreign ministerFrance's foreign minister announced the country's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats. This action indicates a significant deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two nations.al-monitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightensParis is to expel two Iranian diplomats serving in France following the banning by Iran of two French diplomats posted to the embassy in Tehran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. He said Iran's treatment of the French diplomats briefly arrested in Tehran last month over accusations of "interference" in Iran's internal affairs was "intolerable".France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomatsFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the move was a consequence of the 'intolerable' treatment of French diplomats who were briefly detained last month in Tehran.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 18France 2027 election : Russia denies interference , calls anti - Russian policy doomed to failure Russia has denied interference in France's 2027 election, asserting that anti-Russian policies are 'doomed to failure.' This highlights ongoing tensions and allegations of foreign influence in democratic processes.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSAug 18Macron urges France not to give in to 'defeatism'For the last time of his presidency, Emmanuel Macron spoke at the yearly ceremony commemorating the liberation of the southern town of Bormes-les-Mimosas, where he spends his summer vacation.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 17France's foreign minister: 'The case of Xenia Fedorova highlights the interference threat we face'Following the expulsion order issued against the Russian propagandist at the end of July, Jean-Noël Barrot emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between opinion, which seeks to persuade; information manipulation, which aims to deceive; and interference, whose objective is to exert outside pressure on our freedom of choice.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 16Why France's under-15 social media ban was blockedFrance's attempt to ban social media for under-15s has been blocked by the Constitutional Council, which ruled the measure unconstitutional. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Peter Craddock, Senior Attorney advising social media companies, said the decision was unsurprising, arguing that the proposed law imposed a blanket ban without taking into account differences between platforms or children's levels of maturity. The court found that the measure infringed on the fundamental freedom of expression and information.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15Francesca Rudkin : Luxon needs to rediscover the version of him people voted forThe article discusses the public perception of Luxon and suggests he should return to the persona that garnered voter support. This is political commentary regarding a leader's image and mandate.newstalkzb.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 15France’s top court rejects social media ban for under-15sFrance’s Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from social media, ruling that it disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and raised privacy concerns over age verification. The government plans to draft a revised bill, with Emmanuel Macron citing concerns over the impact of social media on children’s mental and physical health.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15France ordered to rethink social media ban for under - 15sFrance has been instructed to reconsider its policy regarding a social media ban for individuals under the age of 15, indicating potential changes to digital regulations for minors.thailandnews.net · Thailand
POLITICSAug 15France ordered to rethink social media ban for under - 15sFrance has been ordered to reconsider its social media ban for individuals under 15 years old. This development indicates a legal challenge or reassessment of government policy concerning youth and digital platforms.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 15Emmanuel Macron under fire for jet - skiing on holiday while France burnsFrench President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism for jet-skiing while France experiences significant domestic issues. This highlights potential public discontent with his leadership during a challenging period.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 14France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.BBC World
POLITICSAug 14France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for childrenPresident Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 14France: Top court blocks social media ban for childrenDenying access to platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for under-15s would infringe upon freedom of expression, the Constitutional Council has said.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 14🔴 France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15sFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 13Ontario launches data centre playbook – Fort Frances TimesOntario has launched a new initiative related to data centers. This matters as it outlines government plans or strategies for the tech sector.fftimes.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 13Schreiber mayoral race gets first candidate – Fort Frances TimesThe mayoral race in Schreiber has received its first candidate. This matters as it marks the beginning of the local election process.fftimes.com · Canada