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French MPs pass bill on sexual and gender-based violence
French MPs passed a bill intended to combat sexual and gender-based violence, according to the France 24 headline.
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Raphaël Glucksmann wins French centre-left primary
Raphaël Glucksmann won France’s centre-left presidential primary with 66% of the vote, defeating Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure and positioning himself as a leading alternative to Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
66%Raphaël Glucksmann's share of the primary vote
The European Commission has proposed Omnibus X, a package of amendments to EU laws governing pesticides and related substances. Scientists, campaigners and people affected by pesticide exposure fear it could weaken periodic safety reviews and other restrictions.
10lawsThe European Commission proposed Omnibus X to amend ten existing EU laws covering pesticides and related matters.
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Macron and Steinmeier conclude final joint state visit
French President Emmanuel Macron and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier completed a two-day state visit focused on Franco-German relations, Europe and defense. The visit included military honors in Paris and visits near Bordeaux, but showed little renewed momentum.
2daysFrank-Walter Steinmeier's state visit to France lasted two days.
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AllegedThe French government’s public deficit target is 5%.
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Le Pen proposes €140 billion in savings if elected
140BEURAllegedMarine Le Pen said she would implement €140 billion in cost savings by 2032 if elected next year.
France test-fired its new M51.3 nuclear-capable ballistic missile from the submarine Le Vigilant off Brittany. The missile carried no warhead and impacted in the North Atlantic.
Youth-led protests over housing, living costs and public services in Spain and France have spread to Italy, Portugal and Albania. Demonstrations in Milan and Albania turned violent, while protesters established a housing camp in Lisbon.
230%An investment fund raised an 87-year-old Madrid woman’s rent by 230%.