Dec 25 France confirms new virus variant case in country By Associated Press Authorities were tracing the person’s contacts and laboratories were analyzing tests from several other people who may have the new variant. Continue reading
Dec 21 As concern mounts, new virus strain in UK interrupts travel across Europe By Pan Pylas, Associated Press A growing number of countries are halting air travel from the U.K., while France has banned trucks from the country for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:55 After two bloody attacks, France plans crackdown on radical Islam In the wake of two bloody terrorist attacks, the French government is planning new legislation to crack down on radical Islam. Right-wingers are worried the new law isn't enough, but opponents are afraid it could alienate France’s large Muslim minority… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 6:22 With Biden in office, an opportunity to restore U.S.-European relations As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office next month, many see an opportunity to restore U.S.-European relations after a Trump administration that backed away from the two side's traditional multilateral framework. Nick Schifrin spoke with Philippe Étienne, France's Ambassador… Continue watching
Dec 09 France unveils draft law to fight Islamist radicalism By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Parliament is expected to open what is likely to be a lively debate on the draft law made public Wednesday in coming months. Continue reading
Nov 30 French lawmakers to rewrite proposed bill on filming police By Associated Press The government said the measure is needed to better protect police officers. Critics fear that if enacted, it would impinge on freedom of information and media rights. Continue reading
Nov 30 Protests in France over proposed limits on filming police By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is pushing a new security bill that makes it illegal to publish images of police officers with intent to cause them harm, amid other measures. Continue reading
Nov 29 Court orders France to rethink 30-person limit on worship By Associated Press he measure took effect this weekend as France relaxes some virus restrictions, but it faced opposition by places of worship and the faithful for being arbitrary and unreasonable. Even before the ruling, several bishops had announced they would not enforce… Continue reading
Nov 27 Macron: Images of French police beating Black man ‘shame us’ By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks, posted on Facebook, were his first since apparently unwarranted use of force by police was spotlighted in two recent incidents. Continue reading
Nov 20 France postpones ‘Black Friday’ to help locked-down shops By Associated Press The deal struck Friday to postpone “Black Friday” comes amid broad concerns that French shops shuttered by the nation’s coronavirus lockdown are hemorrhaging business. Continue reading