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France to ban smoking in most outdoor public spaces
New rules aim to shield children from secondhand smoke in parks, beaches, school zones and more. Starting July 1, smoking will be prohibited in all […]
Macron unveils new plans to curb political Islam’s influence in France
A French government report warns that the Muslim Brotherhood poses risks to national cohesion; Macron orders proposals for stronger countermeasures. President Emmanuel Macron has instructed […]
France’s National Assembly approves assisted dying bill
Lawmakers voted to advance two key texts: one expanding palliative care and another establishing the right to assisted dying under strict conditions. After two weeks […]
Merz, Starmer, and Macron to speak with Trump ahead of U.S. call with Putin
European leaders hope for “new progress” in ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, as Washington prepares high-stakes talks with Moscow. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on […]
Zelensky met with Trump, Macron and Starmer at the Vatican
The French president stated that Kyiv “is ready to (accept) an unconditional ceasefire,” while Russian attacks against Ukrainian civilians continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met […]
Emmanuel Macron considers dissolving Parliament and holding early elections in France
Next legislative elections are not scheduled until 2029. President Emmanuel Macron is considering the possibility of dissolving Parliament and calling early elections this fall in […]