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French MP Suspended For Shouting "Go Back To Africa" To Fellow Member
The French National Assembly on Friday sanctioned a far-right National Rally MP by temporarily banning him from the institution and cutting his pay for shouting "Go back to Africa".
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Should Men Wear Ties In Chambers?: French Parliament's New Topic Of Debate
With debates over the rising cost of living and President Emmanuel Macron's allies short of an overall majority, MPs have had discussions over contemporary gentleman's fashion - should men wear ties in the chamber?
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Emmanuel Macron's Government Suffers First Defeat In French Parliament
France's government has suffered its first defeat in parliament after President Emmanuel Macron's ruling party lost its majority in elections last month.
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French Parliament Passes Law Taxing Digital Giants
France on Thursday became the first major economy to impose a tax on digital giants, with parliament passing the legislation in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs.
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President Emmanuel Macron Eyes Next Stage In Revolution In Parliament Vote
French voters went to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election set to hand a landslide victory to the centrist party of President Emmanuel Macron which would complete his stunning reset of national politics.
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Landslide Majority In Sight For Emmunuel Macron As French Elect Parliament
French voters are expected to hand President Emmanuel Macron a landslide majority in parliament today, a second election triumph for him after his presidential victory and one which should allow him to embark on deep social and economic reforms.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Heads For Crushing Parliamentary Majority
French President Emmanuel Macron's party is on course for an overwhelming parliamentary majority, after Sunday's first round of voting for the National Assembly left traditional parties in disarray.
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Angela Merkel Congratulates Emmanuel Macron On 'Great Success' In Parliamentary Elections
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron for the "great success" of his party after projections showed them set to win a sweeping majority in parliament.
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French Parliament Debates Labor Law After Violent Protests
After a month of often violent protests, French legislators are starting to debate a hotly contested labor bill that would make it easier to lay off workers and weaken some union powers.
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France Declared War On Prostitution, Not On Prostitutes
After more than two years of slow-simmering social drama, the French Parliament passed a bill Wednesday that makes it illegal to pay for sex in France. Prostitution, however, remains legal: The point of the bill is to discourage the practice by penalizing clients instead of prostitutes.
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France Calls US Spying 'Unacceptable' After WikiLeaks Claims
France summoned the US ambassador on today to complain about "unacceptable" spying on President Francois Hollande and his two predecessors that was apparently revealed in leaked documents.
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French presidential election campaign begins: 10 big facts
The French Presidential Election campaign kicked off officially on Monday. The first round of voting is on April 22 followed by a second round, if necessary, on May 6. All French citizens vote directly in a secret ballot.
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French Parliament approves ban on burqa
France's lower house of Parliament on Tuesday approved a ban on burqa-like Islamic veils, a move that is popular among French voters despite concerns from Muslim groups and human rights advocates. While 335 MPs voted in favour of the ban, only 1 opposed it.
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French MP Suspended For Shouting "Go Back To Africa" To Fellow Member
The French National Assembly on Friday sanctioned a far-right National Rally MP by temporarily banning him from the institution and cutting his pay for shouting "Go back to Africa".
-
Should Men Wear Ties In Chambers?: French Parliament's New Topic Of Debate
With debates over the rising cost of living and President Emmanuel Macron's allies short of an overall majority, MPs have had discussions over contemporary gentleman's fashion - should men wear ties in the chamber?
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Emmanuel Macron's Government Suffers First Defeat In French Parliament
France's government has suffered its first defeat in parliament after President Emmanuel Macron's ruling party lost its majority in elections last month.
-
French Parliament Passes Law Taxing Digital Giants
France on Thursday became the first major economy to impose a tax on digital giants, with parliament passing the legislation in defiance of a probe ordered by President Donald Trump that could trigger reprisal tariffs.
-
President Emmanuel Macron Eyes Next Stage In Revolution In Parliament Vote
French voters went to the polls on Sunday in a parliamentary election set to hand a landslide victory to the centrist party of President Emmanuel Macron which would complete his stunning reset of national politics.
-
Landslide Majority In Sight For Emmunuel Macron As French Elect Parliament
French voters are expected to hand President Emmanuel Macron a landslide majority in parliament today, a second election triumph for him after his presidential victory and one which should allow him to embark on deep social and economic reforms.
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French President Emmanuel Macron Heads For Crushing Parliamentary Majority
French President Emmanuel Macron's party is on course for an overwhelming parliamentary majority, after Sunday's first round of voting for the National Assembly left traditional parties in disarray.
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Angela Merkel Congratulates Emmanuel Macron On 'Great Success' In Parliamentary Elections
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron for the "great success" of his party after projections showed them set to win a sweeping majority in parliament.
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French Parliament Debates Labor Law After Violent Protests
After a month of often violent protests, French legislators are starting to debate a hotly contested labor bill that would make it easier to lay off workers and weaken some union powers.
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France Declared War On Prostitution, Not On Prostitutes
After more than two years of slow-simmering social drama, the French Parliament passed a bill Wednesday that makes it illegal to pay for sex in France. Prostitution, however, remains legal: The point of the bill is to discourage the practice by penalizing clients instead of prostitutes.
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France Calls US Spying 'Unacceptable' After WikiLeaks Claims
France summoned the US ambassador on today to complain about "unacceptable" spying on President Francois Hollande and his two predecessors that was apparently revealed in leaked documents.
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French presidential election campaign begins: 10 big facts
The French Presidential Election campaign kicked off officially on Monday. The first round of voting is on April 22 followed by a second round, if necessary, on May 6. All French citizens vote directly in a secret ballot.
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French Parliament approves ban on burqa
France's lower house of Parliament on Tuesday approved a ban on burqa-like Islamic veils, a move that is popular among French voters despite concerns from Muslim groups and human rights advocates. While 335 MPs voted in favour of the ban, only 1 opposed it.
