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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Bankruptcies: the Senate toughens the rules on late payments from businesses and the public sector

The French Senate has unanimously passed a proposal to address rising bankruptcy rates by tightening regulations on late payments affecting businesses and public sector buyers.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Macron defends EU AI rules and vows crackdown on child โ€˜digital abuseโ€™

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended Europe's AI regulations, emphasizing the need for stronger protections against child exploitation in digital spaces.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

End to expiration dates on food? France's proposal to the Commission

The French National Conference against Food Waste proposes changes to EU regulations concerning food expiration dates to reduce food waste.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

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Ingrid Velken Kverneland's mother criticizes Norwegian authorities for not investigating a tragic avalanche that claimed four lives, including her daughter.

Feb 16 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Announced and postponed: foreign tourists do not yet have to provide social media history to enter the United States

The requirement for foreign tourists, including the French, to provide social media history to enter the United States has been postponed until at least mid-2026.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Is it okay for criminals to participate in the Olympics? ... The flaws in varying regulations

A recent controversy arose when French biathlete Julia Simon, who has a criminal record, competed and won medals at the Winter Olympics, raising questions about the eligibility of athletes with criminal backgrounds.

Feb 16 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Commission Relents: Movement in the Dispute Over 'Made in EU'

The EU Commission is seeking a middle ground in the ongoing debate over 'Made in EU' regulations amid tensions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

After the fire in Crans-Montana, 45 bars and nightclubs administratively closed in France for violations of regulations

Following a deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, French authorities have closed 45 bars and nightclubs for failing to comply with safety regulations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Clothing, meal expenses, hairdressers... These new avenues to better regulate the representation expenses of elected officials

The French Observatory of Public Ethics has issued recommendations to enhance regulations on the representation expenses of elected officials amidst growing controversies.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Social networks are seriously harming the health of teenagers, warns Anses

The French health agency Anses warns that social media significantly harms adolescent mental health, particularly among girls, and advocates for stricter regulations to protect minors.

Jan 13 โ€ข 02:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Egg shortage: "The French must accept that we build chicken coops," says the Minister of Agriculture

Minister Annie Genevard has criticized the regulations applied to chicken coops that hinder egg production and strain the supply chain amid an ongoing egg shortage in France.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

French Farmers Protest at the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe Against Mercosur

French farmers demonstrated at iconic landmarks in Paris to protest against the Mercosur agreement, expressing feelings of bitterness and despair over high costs and restrictive regulations.

Jan 8 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

French Traffic Rules: Sleeping Gendarmes

The article discusses how French mayors are advocating for stricter traffic regulations, emphasizing the need for drivers to feel the impact of a 30 km/h speed limit, rooted in cultural attitudes towards authority and individual freedom.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Emmanuel Macron urges to "consolidate" European tech regulation criticized by Washington

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the defense and consolidation of European tech regulations, specifically the DSA and DMCA, which have faced criticism from the United States.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Director of the French Hospital in Jerusalem to Al Jazeera: Our services meet international standards and Qatar has its mark on them

The French Hospital in Jerusalem, established in 1956, offers exceptional services but faces significant financial and operational challenges due to Israeli regulations.

Jan 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Germany helps victims of Crans-Montana โ€“ French owners are being questioned

In the aftermath of a devastating fire in a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, a European aid operation begins while prosecutors investigate possible violations of fire safety regulations against the bar's French owners.

Jan 3 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

First four victims identified - French owners being questioned

Following a devastating fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, four victims have been identified and authorities are investigating potential breaches of fire safety regulations, with charges of negligent homicide not ruled out.

Jan 3 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
World

US visa denied to Breton, the Union studies retaliation: "Stricter rules on Big Tech"

Brussels is considering retaliation against the US after a visa was denied to former French commissioner Thierry Breton, seen as an intimidation related to EU regulations on Big Tech.

Dec 27 โ€ข 00:00 UTC

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