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French MPs say 'non' to speaking English at the Paris Olympics

French lawmakers have asked organisers of the Paris Olympics – as well as athletes, trainers and journalists – to speak French as much as possible during the Games in a resolution adopted in the National Assembly.

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French MPs say ‘non’ to English at the Paris Olympics

Having long battled the creeping use of English in advertising, music and film, French MPs have declared a new struggle: keeping their home Olympics this year free from anglicisms.

France 24

Aya Nakamura scoops French music awards, thanks fans for support over racist abuse

French singer Aya Nakamura confirmed her status as queen of the pop music scene, sweeping three big prizes at Les Flammes awards for rap, R&B and pop on Thursday – where she thanked fans for support over racist attacks following rumours she would perform at the Paris Olympics.

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Ailing Eiffel Tower Dragged Into Power Play For Paris City Hall

The Eiffel Tower, attacked by rust and well behind on its maintenance schedule, has taken centre stage in a power struggle between the Paris mayor and her main rival, the French minister of culture.

International Business Times

‘We didn’t expect this phenomenon to last’: France’s comic-book tradition is hitting new heights

The market for bédé visual storytelling almost doubled over the course of the pandemic, but can the birthplace of Asterix continue to nurture creators?

The Guardian - UK

Campaigners criticise ‘absurd’ plan to take apart and rebuild Curie lab in Paris

French government to hear last-ditch appeal this week over new culture minister’s ‘compromise’ for Pavillon des Sources

The Guardian - UK

Macron looks to Sarkozy connection to head off far right in France

Hiring of figures close to former rightwing leader Nicolas Sarkozy confirms president’s rightward shift

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Tilt to the right steers hopes of a revival for Macron presidency

When French President Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017, his centrist party comprised a careful mix of figures from both the left and right. This week's cabinet reshuffle has seen that balance upended as newly minted Prime Minister Gabriel Attal begins leading a government that's firmly tilted to the…

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Macron Demands 'Revolutionary' Government But Few New Faces

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday asked ministers to be "revolutionaries", after a government reshuffle that left many of the same faces in place and raised doubts over gender equity and policy priorities.

International Business Times

Macron Replaces Foreign Minister In Reshuffle: Presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday replaced his foreign minister but maintained other key figures in their posts in a reshuffle that tilted his cabinet to the right and left all top ministries in the hands of men.

International Business Times

Rachida Dati makes surprise return to French cabinet

Dati, who previously served under Sarkozy, is named culture minister by new PM Gabriel Attal

The Guardian - UK

Auto tycoon Ghosn denies payments to former French Cabinet minister

Lebanese officials say a judge has questioned auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn in Beirut over possible links to a former French Cabinet minister who was charged with “passive corruption” two years ago for dealing with him

The Independent UK

Paris population drops as thousands quit capital city every year

According to a report published by France's national statistics and economics research institute, the population of the French capital is declining by an average of 12,400 inhabitants each year.

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