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French child protection bill sparks dispute over amendment on terrorism database checks

A proposed amendment to France's child protection legislation has triggered sharp political debate after lawmakers from La France Insoumise (LFI) sought to remove the automatic consideration of France's terrorism offenders database during background checks for adults hosting children under judicial......

Petition surpasses 100,000 signatures opposing French bill on police use of firearms

A petition opposing a proposed French law that would establish a legal presumption in favour of law enforcement officers when they use their firearms has exceeded 100,000 signatures, intensifying debate ahead of a parliamentary vote scheduled for next week. The initiative reflects growing public concern......

Yaël Braun-Pivet calls for swift adoption of France’s 2027 budget through constitutional mechanism

Yaël Braun-Pivet has called for the rapid adoption of France’s 2027 budget, arguing that political and economic stability should take priority as the country approaches the next presidential election. Speaking in a recent interview, the President of the National Assembly stated that France......

French authorities open investigation into racist message targeting lawmakers

French judicial authorities have opened an investigation following complaints filed by several lawmakers who reported receiving a racist message containing discriminatory and offensive content. The case concerns a document sent to members of a parliamentary group in the French National Assembly. The......

French lawmakers unanimously approve reform to strengthen child protection in schools

French lawmakers have unanimously approved a new bill aimed at strengthening the protection of children against abuse in schools and extracurricular activities. The vote reflects growing concern in France over child safety in educational environments following several high-profile allegations of misconduct. The......

French parliament votes to abolish colonial-era slavery laws

The French National Assembly has unanimously approved a bill aimed at formally abolishing the “Black Code” and other colonial-era laws that regulated slavery in French territories during the 17th and 18th centuries. Although these texts lost their legal effect after the abolition of slavery......

Senegal faces political uncertainty after resignation of National Assembly speaker

El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly in Senegal, announced his resignation on Sunday, only days after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The political developments have increased uncertainty in the country and raised questions about the future......

French National Assembly excludes AI copyright bill from parliamentary agenda

A legislative proposal aimed at addressing the use of copyrighted content by artificial intelligence systems will not be included in the upcoming parliamentary agenda of the French National Assembly, marking a setback for supporters of stronger protections for creators. The decision was taken during......

Bulgaria approves new government led by Rumen Radev

Bulgaria has officially formed a new government after the National Assembly approved a Cabinet led by Rumen Radev, ending a prolonged period of political instability and repeated elections. Lawmakers voted in favor of appointing Radev as prime minister and approved the structure of his proposed government,......