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POLITICSOct 16Mayors urge France to recognise 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians as state crimeOn the eve of the 65th anniversary of the massacre of Algerian protesters in Paris, French mayors are calling for the events of 17 October, 1961 to be officially recognised as a state crime.RFI [en]
POLITICSOct 16ARTE Europe Weekly: France’s School Protests – An Education System Under Strain?Hundreds of thousands have demonstrated across France for better schools, revealing deep concerns among young people about their education system and their future.Balkan Insight
BUSINESSOct 16Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central FranceA planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 16Marine Le Pen pledges to cap France EU contribution at €5bnMarine Le Pen has pledged to limit France's financial contribution to the European Union to €5 billion, outlining a key policy stance on national sovereignty and economic strategy.connexionfrance.com · France
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 16France to witness a 'crossroads of anger' as mass protests expected on SaturdayPRESS REVIEW – Friday, October 16: French papers look ahead to Saturday's call for mass protests, which will bring together a number of social movements. Next, climate change has devastating consequences on communities in Afghanistan. Also, Libération publishes a special edition written in the style of Georges Perec. Finally, this year's animal of the year has been named.France 24 [en]
WORLDOct 16Choose France Tour 2026 Sees Strong Student Engagement in Delhi , Reflecting Growing Interest in French Higher Education - India Education | Latest Education News | Global Educational NewsThe 'Choose France Tour 2026' in Delhi has garnered significant student engagement. This indicates a rising interest among students in French higher education.indiaeducationdiary.in · India
POLITICSOct 16Policing of France school protests clouds Macron final months and sparks uproar – Winnipeg Free PressThe policing of school protests in France is causing uproar and complicating President Macron's final months in office. This situation highlights public discontent and challenges to government authority.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSOct 16France protests flare as PM accuses radical left of exploiting unrest ahead of electionsProtests have escalated in France, with the Prime Minister accusing the radical left of exploiting the unrest in the lead-up to elections. This situation highlights political tensions and social instability in the country.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSOct 16Are student protests being manipulated ahead France presidential election ? The article raises the question of whether student protests are being manipulated leading up to the French presidential election. This highlights concerns about the integrity and influence surrounding the upcoming election.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSOct 15France and Germany agree to ease EU car emissions rules in new dealFrance and Germany have backed looser EU emissions rules for carmakers and agreed to include Britain in a “made in Europe” scheme, in a provisional deal reached Thursday that could reshape the bloc’s automotive and climate policies.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGOct 15Bus hits train near Channel Tunnel in France, injuring 19A minibus collided with a stationary train in a Channel Tunnel vehicle boarding area in France on Thursday evening, injuring the driver and 18 passengers, authorities said. Five people were severely injured, though no one’s life appeared to be in danger, the local prefect said in a statement. The minibus was carrying truck drivers of various nationalities who were heading to travel on a LeShuttle train, which carries vehicles and their passengers through the tunnel. The area around the tunnel...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 15France, Germany reach deal on future of car industryFrance and Germany have agreed to ease EU pollution rules for new cars and to let Britain count as 'made in Europe,' in a deal meant to help the region's struggling carmakers.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 15Oxfam takes France to court over 'tax inequality': 'Problem' with tax system, public service fundingFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Layla Abdelké Yakoub, Tax Justice and Inequality Advocacy Officer at Oxfam France. "Today in France a billionaire pays less taxes proportionally than a nurse or a firefighter," explains Yakoub. She challenges the foundations of France's fiscal system, arguing that the growing concentration of wealth and preferential tax treatment of the ultra-rich are undermining the constitutional principle of equality before taxation. As Oxfam pursues legal action against the French state, Yakoub describes a widening disconnect between the government's efforts to attractFrance 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 15France to go it alone on next-gen combat aircraft after FCAS collapseFrance will develop a next-generation combat aircraft domestically, after a joint project with Germany and Spain collapsed earlier this year.Defense News
POLITICSOct 15Pink October in France: A toxic debate?Pink October – the French version of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – is at the centre of a political storm here in France, after one MP said she refused to wear a pink ribbon, calling the month "utterly cynical". We dive into her reasoning, discuss the history of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and learn how to look out for "pinkwashing".France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 15Aviation: with the takeover of TAP, can Lufthansa challenge Air France-KLM in Africa?Avec une offre de 1,2 milliard d’euros, Lufthansa intègre le capital de TAP Air Portugal. Une prise de participation qui lui ouvre grand les portes du marché lusophone en Afrique et renforce sa présence face à Air France-KLM.Jeune Afrique
MILITARYOct 15Netherlands and France talk for the first time about cooperation on nuclear weaponsDelegaties van Nederland en Frankrijk hebben voor het eerst overlegd over samenwerken op het gebied van kernwapens. Dat meldt het Nederlandse ministerie van Defensie. De bespreking, gisteren in Parijs, komt niet uit de lucht vallen: president Macron kondigde in maart aan in gesprek te willen gaan met een aantal andere Europese NAVO-landen, waaronder Nederland. Nederland en Frankrijk spraken over manieren om "de Europese nucleaire en conventionele afschrikking te versterken", meldt Defensie. Verder is gesproken over de veiligheidsrelatie tussen beide landen in het algemeen. Volgens defensieminiNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSOct 15France ill - advised Nutri - Score revival risks adding to Europe agricultural woesFrance's proposed revival of Nutri-Score labeling is discussed as potentially exacerbating existing agricultural problems across Europe, indicating a policy dispute with economic consequences.thecork.ie · Ireland
SCI & TECHOct 15France’s emissions falling faster in 2026 but still over climate targetFrance’s greenhouse gas emissions are expected to fall by 2.8 percent in 2026, slightly more than last year – but the pace of decarbonisation remains well below what is needed to meet the country’s climate targets.RFI [en]
WORLDOct 15Domestic violence in France: 111 women killed by a partner or ex in 2025, up 4%The Interior Ministry has published its 2025 study on violent deaths within couples: 136 deaths, a stark picture of these intimate tragedies and the warning signs that precede them.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 15FRANCE 24 report: India’s Gen Z protesters find gaps in security clampdownIndia’s capital New Delhi faced a near lockdown situation on Saturday, following a call of protest by Gen Z led Cockroach Janata Party. More than 30,000 security forces were deployed and over 50 metro stations were shut. Authorities imposed an internet blackout for 24 hours to suppress the movement but the protesters managed to slip through the loopholes. FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 15Could France trigger another Eurozone debt crisis?France's soaring borrowing costs and political divisions raise fears of a wider Eurozone debt crisis.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 15France CPI drops 0.30% month-over-month in SeptemberFrance's Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.30% month-over-month in September. This provides insight into the country's recent inflation trends.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 15Rooms with a view: The highest hotel in France just opened in the PyreneesFeaturing 16 double rooms with panoramic views, the Hôtellerie des Laquets is connected to Pic du Midi via a private cable car.EuroNews [en]