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‘Shame!’ French govt in damage control mode after plan to grant parents 12 days leave over death of child rejected by MPs

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

The Elysee is trying to avert yet another scandal after President Macron’s party-dominated parliament rejected a plan to extend work leave for parents who had experienced the death of a child, prompting cries of “Shame!” online. … Read More >‘Shame!’ French govt in damage control mode after plan to grant parents 12 days leave over death of child rejected by MPs

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France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

Paris will deploy an additional 600 soldiers to fight jihadists in Africa while also facing challenges in getting allies on board with its combat mission in the Sahel region. … Read More >France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

France’s economy caves under pressure of massive protests

Posted on February 1, 2020February 1, 2020By Editor

The French economy, one of the largest in the EU, has failed to meet expectations and contracted for the first time under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron in the final quarter of 2019. … Read More >France’s economy caves under pressure of massive protests

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Paris descends into chaos as riot police deploy GRENADES & WATER CANNONS against striking firefighters (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020By Editor

Striking French firefighters faced off against riot police who deployed water cannons and smoke grenades, and erected large metal barriers to block off the fire service as they protested in Paris on Tuesday. … Read More >Paris descends into chaos as riot police deploy GRENADES & WATER CANNONS against striking firefighters (VIDEOS)

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Stock finally ran out? France ‘bans’ protester-maiming grenade not manufactured since 2014

Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020By Editor

France is finally joining the rest of Europe by withdrawing explosives from its arsenal of crowd control tools. The announced retirement of the protester-maiming GLI-F4 grenade however may be due to stocks running out. … Read More >Stock finally ran out? France ‘bans’ protester-maiming grenade not manufactured since 2014

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‘I‘m closed’: Eiffel Tower shuts down amid sweeping strike by unions in France

Posted on January 25, 2020January 25, 2020By Editor

Delivering a heavy blow to holidaymakers, Paris’ most iconic landmark has closed, due to massive protests against a divisive retirement reforms bill. Other sites like Versailles and the Louvre also warned of possible disruptions. … Read More >‘I‘m closed’: Eiffel Tower shuts down amid sweeping strike by unions in France

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Fierce clashes erupt in Paris as Yellow Vests hit streets for 62nd consecutive weekend (VIDEO)

Posted on January 19, 2020January 19, 2020By Editor

At least 59 people have been arrested in Paris after scuffles broke out between Yellow Vests and police on Saturday. The protests have gained new momentum fueled by a nationwide strike against pension reform. … Read More >Fierce clashes erupt in Paris as Yellow Vests hit streets for 62nd consecutive weekend (VIDEO)

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Striking Paris Opera artists perform outdoor concert against pension reforms – while Macron flees theater amid protests (VIDEOS)

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020By Editor

As France marked its 45th consecutive day of strikes on Saturday, hundreds of artists from the Paris Opera performed a stunning outdoor concert in front of the Palais Garnier to voice their opposition to pension reform measures. … Read More >Striking Paris Opera artists perform outdoor concert against pension reforms – while Macron flees theater amid protests (VIDEOS)

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Trade Unions Protest Against Pension Reform at Louvre in Paris – Video

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020By Editor

French Unions have filled the streets of Paris to show their dissatisfaction with pension reforms, gathering at the Louvre. … Read More >Trade Unions Protest Against Pension Reform at Louvre in Paris – Video

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French forensic officers throw ‘bloody’ overalls in front of interior ministry, as strike continues

Posted on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020By Editor

Striking forensic officers in Paris have thrown overalls daubed in fake blood in front of the interior ministry. The grizzly protest comes amid mass opposition to French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension reforms. … Read More >French forensic officers throw ‘bloody’ overalls in front of interior ministry, as strike continues