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France in 2022: Macron re-elected, record heatwaves and a landmark terror trial

French President Emmanuel Macron was re-elected for a second term as Marine Le Pen’s far-right party made historic gains in parliamentary elections. Temperatures hit record highs, sparking devastating forest fires. Football fans were hit with tear gas at the Stade de France, and a landmark terror trial saw the sole…

France 24 · Dec 27, 2022

French police launch searches in disgraced Orpea Group nursing homes

Several searches were launched on Tuesday in establishments belonging to France's Orpea nursing home group, as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations of "institutional abuse".

Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2022

French police raid nursing home group Orpea amid probe over malpractice

Dozens of retirement homes of the Orpea group across France were targeted by police raids on Tuesday as part of a judicial investigation over allegations of malpractice and possible mistreatment of nursing home residents.

Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

Boss of French retirement home group sacked after patient abuse allegations

The chief executive of a company operating 350 retirement homes in France has been sacked following allegations of patient abuse and staff negligence. The French government has summoned another executive to explain the company's policies on hygiene and food supplies, as well as its "financial practices".

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31, 2022

French retirement home group Orpea fires chief amid allegations of patient abuse

The chief executive of major France-based elderly care home group Orpea was dismissed on Sunday, the company board said in a statement following allegations of patient abuse and hygiene negligence.

France 24 · Jan 31, 2022

France demands answers over 'gross negligence' in nursing homes

The French government has called for a "flash investigation" into the severe mismanagement of several homes for the elderly, following separate inquiries that found the Orpea group in charge of the residences was guilty of grave neglect and fraud.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 27, 2022

France probes 'revolting' claims of rapacious care homes

France’s government is pledging to investigate what it called “absolutely revolting” allegations that a world leader in care for older adults has been putting profit before quality, rationing food and other items for nursing home residents

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Care home firm Orpea rejects allegations of resident mistreatment

French care home operator Orpea on Monday rejected allegations of resident mistreatment in a forthcoming book after extracts published in newspaper Le Monde sent its shares tumbling.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022