Politics



French parliament votes to abolish colonial-era slavery laws

The French National Assembly has unanimously approved a bill aimed at formally abolishing the “Black Code” and other colonial-era laws that regulated slavery in French territories during the 17th and 18th centuries. Although these texts lost their legal effect after the abolition of slavery......

Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections

In Paris, judicial authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference targeting candidates in recent local elections. The inquiry focuses on allegations that several mayoral contenders may have been subjected to coordinated online smear campaigns aimed at influencing voter......

France opens investigation into alleged foreign interference linked to Israeli firm

French authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference linked to an Israeli company following an online disinformation campaign targeting several candidates from the left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI) during the municipal elections held in March. The investigation......

New IMA President praises Morocco’s cultural momentum under HM King Mohammed VI

The new president of the Arab World Institute, Anne-Claire Legendre, has praised the cultural transformation taking place in Morocco under the leadership of HM king Mohammed VI, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing influence in the regional and international cultural landscape. In recent remarks,......

Ukraine demands urgent UN meeting after massive Kyiv strike

Ukraine has requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council and a joint meeting of the OSCE security cooperation forum following one of the largest Russian aerial attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war. The overnight assault on 23–24 May killed at least four people and......

Five NATO allies block military aid spending target for Ukraine

Five NATO members have blocked a proposal from Secretary General Mark Rutte that would have required every alliance member to dedicate 0.25% of national GDP to military aid for Ukraine, exposing divisions within the bloc ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July in Ankara. The United Kingdom, France,......

New Delay for France’s unified solidarity allowance reform

The French government has announced another delay in the long-awaited reform of the Unified Solidarity Allowance (ASU), a major social welfare project initially promised by President Emmanuel Macron in 2018. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the......

Macron condemns Russia’s “escalation” after Orechnik missile strike

French President Emmanuel Macron has strongly condemned Russia’s use of the Orechnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, describing it as a sign of “escalation” and strategic deadlock in the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to Russian authorities, the missile was used during a series......

Conference “Work, Employment and Retirement”: final report expected in September

The future of the “Work, Employment and Retirement” conference is becoming clearer, as officials confirmed that a final report will be delivered in September. This document is expected to summarize the main areas of agreement and disagreement between the participants, while also presenting......

France bans entry to Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over controversial detention video

France has announced a ban on entry to its territory for Itamar Ben Gvir following international controversy sparked by a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the decision takes immediate effect, condemning what he described......

China restricts rare earth exports to Japan for over four months

China has restricted or significantly delayed exports of heavy rare earth elements and other critical materials to Japan for more than four months, marking one of the most prolonged disruptions in supply between the two countries in recent years. The measures have affected licensing approvals for Japanese......

Levens mayor leaves Les Républicains after 40 years to join Éric Ciotti’s party

After four decades of membership in Les Républicains, the mayor of Levens, Antoine Véran, has officially left the party to join the Union des Droites pour la République (UDR), led by Éric Ciotti. The decision comes just two months after his re-election as mayor of Levens,......

Macron endorses repeal of France’s colonial slavery laws

Emmanuel Macron has expressed support for repealing historical French colonial laws that once regulated slavery in overseas territories, describing their continued legal existence as incompatible with the principles of the French Republic. Speaking during a ceremony at the Élysée......

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