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France has become the first EU nation to pass a law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The new legislation aims to protect minors and will come into effect in September.
The French parliament has definitively approved a new law legalizing assisted dying and euthanasia for adults with incurable diseases under strict conditions. This landmark legislation allows patients to administer a lethal substance themselves or with assistance.
A parliamentary report presented to the finance committee outlines drastic proposals to secure the future of La Poste, including 4-day mail delivery, grouped mailboxes, and office closures.
French lawmakers have voted to repeal the 'Code Noir,' a set of laws that governed slavery for centuries, 178 years after the official abolition of slavery in France. This move aims to symbolically erase the historical legal framework of slavery from French law.
French lawmakers are set to debate new laws defining antisemitism, proposed after a surge in anti-Jewish incidents, but critics argue the legislation could stifle criticism of Israel and protest movements.
The French National Assembly has rejected a government-proposed constitutional revision for New Caledonia, casting doubt on the plan's future and prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to call fresh talks with local political leaders.
French lawmakers have approved a bill that will establish a legal right to assisted dying for adults suffering from incurable illnesses, a measure championed by President Emmanuel Macron despite political contention.
Marine Le Pen has officially announced her candidacy for the French presidential elections in 2027, despite a recent appeals conviction. She stated her intention to run, with Jordan Bardella expected to be her Prime Minister.
French deputies at the National Assembly have reportedly found a hidden location to watch the national football team's matches, as revealed in a confidential report.
French MPs Erwan Balanant and Sandrine Rousseau are proposing a new law to combat violence in the cinema industry, particularly aiming to strengthen protection for minors. The bill emphasizes the urgent need for systematic background checks for anyone working in the sector.
French Members of Parliament have introduced a bill aimed at removing the statute of limitations for crimes against children, which currently allows survivors of rape to pursue legal action up to 30 years after turning 18.
The French National Assembly has approved a landmark bill allowing assisted dying for patients with terminal and incurable illnesses, which now moves to the Senate for further examination.
The French National Assembly has approved a historic bill on assisted dying, a decision that has deeply divided healthcare workers and prompted ethical debates across the country.
Two members of the French National Assembly from LFI and the Ecologist party have been sanctioned for calling other deputies 'racists' and 'xenophobes' during a parliamentary session.
French Members of Parliament have backed a bill aimed at reducing cadmium exposure, approving tougher limits despite initial government opposition. The legislation seeks to address health concerns related to the toxic metal.
The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.
The French Assemblée Nationale voted to repeal a proposal to implement low-emission zones, with Socialist, Green, and centrist MPs stating they would refer the matter to the Constitutional Council.