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French MPs Approve Assisted-Dying Law
PoliticsFrance 2428d ago

French MPs Approve Assisted-Dying Law

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.

French MPs Repeal 'Code Noir' 178 Years After Slavery Abolition
WorldAl Jazeeraindian-expressseneweb2mo ago3 sources

French MPs Repeal 'Code Noir' 178 Years After Slavery Abolition

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.

Paris Region Experiences Rise in Air Pollution
Politicsle-monde4mo ago

Paris Region Experiences Rise in Air Pollution

The independent organization Airparif reported a slight decline in air quality in the Paris region between 2024 and 2025, coinciding with French lawmakers' decision to eliminate low-emission zones.

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
PoliticsBBCle-mondeNPR+9fazle-figaroFrance 24hvgThe Independentindex-hrrfi-englishbalkan-web+1 more24d ago12 sources

France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15

France has become the first EU country to pass a law banning children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms. The new legislation aims to protect young users and will come into effect on September 1st.

French Parliament Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
PoliticsNYTle-mondenzz+34yle-uutisetruvfazaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figarolsm-lv+26 more25d ago37 sources

French Parliament Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15

The French Parliament has passed a law prohibiting children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, making France the first country in the EU to implement such a ban. This measure aims to protect young people from the potential harms of social media.

French Lawmakers Advance Social Media Ban for Under-15s
Politicsle-figaroFrance 24The Independent+3hindustan-timescyprus-mailmyjoyonline26d ago6 sources

French Lawmakers Advance Social Media Ban for Under-15s

French lawmakers are moving closer to approving a ban on social media for children under 15, with a parliamentary committee already giving its approval. The final vote is expected soon, potentially making France the first EU nation to implement such a restriction.

Macron Proposes Foreign Interference Bill, Urges Reduced Screen Time
Culturele-figaroFrance 24digi24+5hotnewsdh-les-sportschannel-news-asiamkd-mknewsbeast4mo ago8 sources

Macron Proposes Foreign Interference Bill, Urges Reduced Screen Time

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a proposed bill to combat foreign interference ahead of upcoming elections. Concurrently, he has publicly urged students and adolescents to reduce their screen time and read more, likening the internet to both medicine and poison.

French Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ease Return of Looted Artifacts
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French Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ease Return of Looted Artifacts

French lawmakers have approved a new bill aimed at facilitating the return of colonial-era looted artworks and cultural artifacts to their countries of origin. This legislation is designed to streamline the process for restitution.