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French teachers strike over 'unfair' classroom groups, lack of resources

Several unions representing middle and high schools in France are calling for another round of strikes and demonstrations on Tuesday to demand the abandonment of a scheme separating students into levels, as well as a salary hike and more resources for public schools.

Radio France Internationale

French government plans unemployment reform, refuses new taxes

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signals a further tightening of unemployment benefits as France seeks to reduce an unexpectedly large budget deficit. Meanwhile, the government rules out new taxes, despite calls from French lawmakers to tax corporate windfalls and share buybacks. We take a closer look in this edition.

France 24

France's PM Stands With Teachers After School Chief Quits In Hijab Row

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school principal who received death threats after asking a student to remove her Muslim veil on the premises.

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French school principal’s resignation over headscarf death threats sparks uproar

French politicians from across the political spectrum Wednesday denounced what they called an "Islamist" attack on education after a school principal resigned following death threats over a Muslim veil. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the state would file a complaint against the student over falsely accusing the headmaster of mistreatment…

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France deploys 4,000 more troops amid security fears in run up to Olympics

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says security measures will be stepped up with 4,000 extra soldiers deployed nationwide in the coming days. The country's terror threat was raised to its highest level on Sunday following a deadly attack in Moscow that was claimed by the Islamic State.

Radio France Internationale

France Raises Terror Alert To Highest Level After ISIS Attack

France raises terror alert to highest level after ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Moscow attack.

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French PM Warns Of 'Tipping Point' In Ukraine

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday told parliament that Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion had hit a "tipping point", warning of "real, tangible dangers" for France should Russia defeat Kyiv's forces.

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French parliament votes in favour of Macron's Ukraine strategy

French lawmakers on Tuesday backed a security accord with Ukraine, after a debate that showed deep divisions over President Emmanuel Macron's policy towards Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale

France deploys crisis cell to deal with fallout of major cyberattack

Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" that targeted several French government institutions have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday evening. The incident raises security concerns just months before Paris is to host the Olympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

French State Hit By 'Intense' Cyberattack: PM's Office

Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" have targeted several French government institutions just months before the Paris Olympics but have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday.

International Business Times

'Best weapon' against terrorism is education, says French PM

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal paid tribute to victims of terrorism at a ceremony in the northern French town of Arras this Monday, where a teacher, Dominique Bernard, was killed five months ago by a former pupil with a record of Islamist radicalisation.

Radio France Internationale

Macron's party launches EU campaign with French far-right in their sights

French President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as they launched their campaign for the European Parliamentary elections at the weekend.

Radio France Internationale

Macron's Camp Blasts Far Right At EU Election Campaign Launch

Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as the centrist alliance launched its campaign for European Parliament elections.

International Business Times

France becomes first country in the world to make abortion a constitutional right

There were scenes of celebrations around France even before the joint parliamentary session began.

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Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France

French lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in France's constitution. The historic move is designed to prevent the kind of rollback of abortion rights seen in the United States in recent years.

Salon

France enshrines abortion rights

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the special vote is "sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you."

Al Jazeera

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution

French lawmakers approve bill in a 780-72 vote at an exceptional joint session of Parliament.

International Business Times

Major Victory For Women's Rights: France Embeds Abortion In Constitution

The joint session, attended by 925 lawmakers from both houses of parliament, witnessed scenes of elation as almost the entire assembly stood in a protracted standing ovation.

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PM Attal says France will do 'whatever it takes' to thwart Russia in Ukraine

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Tuesday that nothing was off the table in Western efforts to prevent a Russian victory in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

French farmers stage tractor protests in Paris on eve of Agriculture Fair

Two tractor convoys caused traffic jams on motorways leading to Paris on Friday as they rolled towards the city centre. The action comes a day before France's annual Agriculture Fair, where President Emmanuel Macron risks getting booed by farmers upset over soaring costs.

International Business Times

Tractors Roll Into Paris As Farmers Up Pressure On Macron

Farmers drove their tractors into central Paris on Friday to raise the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who has promised them a meeting at France's coming agriculture fair bonanza to discuss their grievances.

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European Farmers Protest High Production Costs In Madrid

Farmers in Madrid and Paris protest EU policies, seeking fair prices and support for sustainable agriculture. Protests reflect broader discontent among Eur...

Evening Standard

Hundreds of farmers descend on Madrid as tractor protests sweep European capitals

Organisers said they were bringing 500 tractors and many more farmers on buses into Spain’s capital

Radio France Internationale

French PM seeks to avert fresh farmer protests with bill of change

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal outlined a package of measures on Wednesday aimed at reassuring farmers that agriculture remained a top priority for the government.

International Business Times

France Seeks To Placate Farmers As Protests Flare Up Again

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal sought to head off fresh farmers' protests Wednesday, as they resumed direct action including dumping produce and blocking roads in pursuit of their demands.

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