France politics

France politics

Alexis Kohler, a key aide to President Macron, is stepping down after serving since 2017.

France is redefining rape laws to enshrine the notion of consent, shifting the burden of proof from victims to perpetrators.

France's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.8% in 2024, but this is a decline compared to previous year's 5.8% reduction.

April brings significant updates about tax filing deadlines, visa requirements, health insurance, maternity procedures, and pet travel regulations in France.

Being self-employed in France involves navigating extensive bureaucracy and paperwork, particularly in choosing the right business status.

French supermarkets experience supply constraints on eggs, not a serious shortage, unlike the US's 'eggflation' situation.

The EU plans a coordinated response to US tariffs before the end of April.

The US embassy's warning about DEI programs drew sharp condemnation from France's trade ministry for interfering with French companies' inclusion policies.

France rejects U.S. interference in its diversity policies, asserting that it is unacceptable.

The French government opposes U.S. letters asking companies to reject diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, viewing them as incompatible with French values.

France stands firm on its diversity and inclusion policies despite US pressure.

The US embassy's warning against DEI programs in French companies highlights cultural and legal conflicts between France and the US regarding inclusion practices.

Protests in Kathmandu for monarchy restoration turned deadly, resulting in two fatalities and widespread unrest.

Pro-monarchist groups in Nepal are demanding the return of the monarchy amid growing tensions between republican and royalist factions.

Protests in Nepal highlight ongoing divisions over the monarchy and the republican government, leading to violence and a curfew in Kathmandu.