A cross-party bill has been proposed by French lawmakers to reclassify food delivery drivers and VTC (ride-hailing) drivers as employees, aiming to improve their working conditions and rights.
French lawmakers have approved a measure for life imprisonment for repeated rapes of children under 15 years old. This decision was made during a new vote in the parliament.
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 lawmakers have approved a proposed bill that would grant police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, a measure critics are calling a 'license to kill'.
As French lawmakers finalize a bill on end-of-life care, some establishments express refusal to administer aid-in-dying. The legislative process is met with public opposition, including a large protest in Paris against the legalization of euthanasia.
French lawmakers have passed a bill unanimously, holding the state partly responsible for the chlordecone pesticide scandal and requiring decontamination of polluted soil, as over 90% of adults in Martinique and Guadeloupe are contaminated.
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 have approved an additional 36 billion euros in funding for the nation's armed forces. This significant budget increase aims to strengthen military capabilities.
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.
French lawmakers have passed a bill aimed at simplifying the process for returning artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin in Africa.
French lawmakers are set to debate a bill concerning the return of looted colonial-era art, as France faces numerous restitution demands from countries including Algeria, Mali, and Benin.
French lawmakers are preparing to vote on a government-backed bill aimed at combating evolving forms of antisemitism, though opponents argue it could stifle criticism of Israel and threaten free speech.
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 lawmakers have backed a new farm bill, despite sparking uproar over provisions related to bee-harming pesticides. Deputies and senators reached an agreement on the 'Ripost' bill.
French lawmakers have supported a bill to remove the statute of limitations for serious crimes against children, extending beyond crimes against humanity.
French lawmakers have supported a bill that would grant police the 'benefit of doubt' in shooting incidents, amidst a rising number of fatal police shootings in France, which are among the highest in Europe.
Laurent Wauquiez's group in the French National Assembly is proposing the creation of an inquiry commission into social aid abuses, with the resolution to be discussed next Tuesday.
French lawmakers are set to debate a new bill aimed at protecting children and combating violence in schools, drafted in response to the Bétharram abuse scandal which exposed decades of mistreatment.
Taiwan has awarded the Friendship Diplomacy Medal to a French lawmaker. This gesture highlights the strengthening of diplomatic ties between Taiwan and France.
A French lawmaker has proposed a bill allowing for the release of detainees to combat prison overcrowding, a controversial idea that the Ministry of Justice had previously considered.
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.
French lawmakers have approved a bill aimed at simplifying the process for returning artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.
French lawmakers are preparing to vote on April 16 on a government-backed draft law that has ignited significant debate regarding free speech, antisemitism, and criticism of Israel.
The European Union is set to ban the use of terms like 'bacon' and 'steak' for plant-based products, while allowing 'burgers' for vegetarian alternatives. A French lawmaker hailed the deal as an 'undeniable success'.
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 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.
After more than a year of debates, the euthanasia bill in France, initially widely adopted in its first reading, is now facing increasing doubts among lawmakers, including those on the left.
French lawmakers have approved a proposed law that would grant police officers involved in shootings the benefit of the doubt, a measure critics have labeled a 'licence to kill'. This proposition has been a long-standing demand from the far-right.
Lawmakers from Germany and France are advocating for stricter measures against Russia's 'shadow fleet,' including enhanced inspections and the detention of vessels found to be violating international regulations.
French lawmakers are set to debate tougher protections against sexual abuse in schools and after-school programs, as a series of recent scandals increases pressure on the government to strengthen safeguards.
French lawmakers have approved President Macron's nominee to run the central bank, following a crucial vote in parliament. The approval secures the appointment of Macron's chosen candidate for the top banking role.
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 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.
French lawmakers are set to debate a bill aimed at simplifying the process of returning artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.
Elected officials from Hauts-de-France are urging Emmanuel Macron to intervene to prevent 800 job cuts at the struggling glassmaker Arc, as the sole takeover offer includes significant layoffs.