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In 2022, France promised 1 billion trees within a decade; four years later, a court struck down the decree funding the programme

France's top court invalidated a tree-planting funding decree due to procedural flaws. Ministers failed to consult the public on forestry subsidies impacting biodiversity. This ruling halts financial support for planting one billion trees over ten years. The government must now create a new legal framework with public input. Future funding…

The Times of India

PM urged to intervene as NBTC commissioners revolt

Commissioners at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) have asked Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to intervene in the case of the NBTC chairman’s qualifications to untangle the deadlock at the regulator.

Bangkok Post

Regulator on unsure footing

With the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) selection committee deciding to disqualify chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, there are several legal implications, including the potential impact on the validity of the regulator's past and future resolutions.

Bangkok Post

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Luxury Tycoon Bernard Arnault Hit With €22.5M Tax Bill in French Court Ruling

Bernard Arnault, Europe's wealthiest man and LVMH founder, faces a €22.5M tax bill after a French court ruling. Explore this high-profile dispute and its impact on France's wealth debate.

International Business Times UK

Netflix, Disney+, Amazon appeal French investment rules

Streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video said Monday they have filed appeals with French authorities to challenge new rules requiring them to allocate 20 percent of audiovisual content investment to animation, documentaries and live performances. Starting in January of this year, the updated version of the decree requires…

The Economic Times

Senate backs new Council of Security secretary

The Senate on Monday approved the appointment of Nopadhol Pereeroek as secretary-general of the Council of State (CoS), filling a post left vacant after Pakorn Nilprapunt stepped down in March before joining the Bhumjaithai-led government as a deputy prime minister.

Bangkok Post

France’s top court upholds Le Pen’s dismissal as local councillor

France’s Council of State has confirmed the dismissal of far right leader Marine Le Pen from her role as departmental councillor, following her conviction in March for using EU funds to pay party staff and a five-year ban from holding public office.

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UniCredit challenges Italy’s golden power decree in court amid EU concerns

The Milanese bank lodged an appeal with Italy's top legal authority after a Lazio court validated the government's partial veto on the acquisition of Banco BPM.

Euronews

Fact check: Has Marine Le Pen's appeal against her presidential ban been denied?

The far-right leader has vowed to exhaust all legal avenues to overturn her five-year ban from public office. Where does she stand in efforts to appeal her sentence?

Euronews

French court rejects Le Pen's challenge to electoral rules

France’s highest administrative court has rejected an appeal by far-right leader Marine Le Pen, dealing a major setback to her efforts to remain eligible for the 2027 presidential race.

Radio France Internationale

Amsterdam nightclub scheme becomes flashpoint in Dutch city planning rows

Heritage concerns overruled as developers say planning approvals too slow in nation aiming to build 1m more homes

The Guardian - UK

Rights groups take France to court over residency permit tech failures

Social rights groups on Tuesday lodged a complaint with France's top administrative court over technical glitches in the online system for residency permits which they say are preventing foreigners from working or keeping their jobs in France.

Radio France Internationale

Top French court rejects C8 and NRJ12 pleas to keep broadcasting

French TV stations C8 and NRJ12 will cease broadcasting on 28 February after the Council of State, France's top court, rejected their appeals against the removal of their frequencies.

Radio France Internationale

Fishing ban to protect dolphins on France's west coast comes into force

Around 300 fishing boats will remain docked from Wednesday – and for a month – in France's Bay of Biscay. This measure aims to reduce the number of dolphins killed by accidental captures.

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Colombia To Investigate Financial Misconduct In President's Campaign

Colombia's National Electoral Council investigates financial misconduct allegations against President Gustavo Petro's 2022 campaign, raising questions on p...

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Economist Harris And Investment Manager Briner Vie For North Carolina Treasurer In 2024 Election‌ ‌

Incumbent Dale Folwell's failed gubernatorial bid sets the stage for a battle over state finances and pension plans‌

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Council of state orders France to bring back man deported to Uzbekistan

France’s top court has ruled that France must ensure the return of an Uzbek man who was illegally deported last month. The decision runs counter to the Interior ministry’s vow to deport those it considers to be dangerous foreigners.

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Top French court overturns dissolution of climate protest group

France's top administrative court overturned the government's attempt to ban climate activist group Soulèvements de la Terre ("Uprisings of the Earth") on Thursday, saying the group did not pose a threat to public order.

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French court rejects lawsuit contending 'systemic' racial profiling by police

France's highest administrative court has rejected a class action lawsuit accusing the state of failing to stop police racial profiling. The Conseil d'Etat (Council of State) recognised that discrimination was a problem, but said it was not up to judges to redefine public policy.

The Independent UK

France's top body rejects contention by campaigners that racial profiling by police is systemic

France’s highest administrative authority has rejected an effort by rights campaigners to end what they allege is a generalized practice by French police of targeting Black people and people of Arab descent for stops and checks

The Independent UK

French police are being accused of systemic discrimination in landmark legal case

France’s highest administrative authority held a landmark hearing over accusations of systemic discrimination in identity checks by French police

The Independent UK

France’s highest administrative court says the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matches

France’s highest administrative jurisdiction says the country's soccer federation is entitled to ban headscarves in matches

The Hindu

France's highest administrative court says the soccer federation can ban headscarves in matches

The French soccer federation bans women from wearing headscarves in official matches, as well as at competitions it organises.

Radio France Internationale

French collective seeks to overturn ban on wearing Islamic veils during football matches

A French women's football collective that is seeking to overthrow a ban on players wearing the Islamic veil during matchs found support for their case at the Council of State on Monday. A decision is expected in three weeks time.

Radio France Internationale

France's top court demands stricter climate measures, again

France's top administrative court has ordered the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in a case brought by a town threatened by rising sea levels. It is the second time the court has done so within a year.

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