France’s protest movement splits ahead of weekend demonstrations in Paris
New demonstrations are planned in France this weekend, but the broad protest movement is beginning to split in different directions.
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Up to 800,000 Protest in France as Anger Over Cost of Living Fuels Violence
Dissatisfaction with the government in France is reaching a boiling point. Up to 800,000 protesters are demanding immediate improvements in living standards. Demonstrations on Saturday were followed by violence, with town halls set on fire and tear gas used.
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France’s social media ban for under-15s blocked by constitutional court
A French law banning social media for children under 15 has been rejected by the country's Constitutional Council, which argued that it would constitute a disproportionate restriction on children's freedom of expression.
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France blocks Shein – protests in Paris
France has begun the process of blocking access to Chinese online retailer Shein, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced, as people in Paris protested outside the e-commerce giant's newly opened store in the city.
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France's Credit Rating Downgraded by S&P Global
The credit rating agency S&P Global is lowering the credit rating for France. It is the third institute in a year that downgrades the French economy.
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Sebastien Lecornu Sworn In as Protests Erupt Across France
France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu was sworn in in the shadow of extensive street protests in Paris and around the country. Lecornu, who was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron, promised to "break" with the past.
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"Much Broad European Unity on Ukraine"
The European countries are showing a common "very broad" unity on the fact that Ukraine's long-term security is built on a strong military capability.
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Macron opens up to European nuclear weapons
The French President Emmanuel Macron is open to discussing a common European nuclear strategy if Europe is to become less dependent on the USA.
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