GRENOBLE, France—It started with the disappearance of 8-year-old Maëlys de Araujo at a wedding in the French Alps. After a massive search that drew nationwide attention, investigators identified a wedding guest as the main suspect. But that was just the beginning: The investigation led authorities to suspect the man in other crimes around France. Dog…
French 2021 Economic Growth Strongest in 52 Years at 7 Percent
PARIS—France posted its strongest growth in over five decades last year, hitting 7 percent as the euro zone’s second-biggest economy bounced back from the COVID-19 crisis faster than expected, data showed on Friday. The economy grew 0.7 percent in the final three months of the year after a particular strong third quarter when it grew…
Beyond the Beach in the South of France: Diving Into Avignon and Marseille
Nestled into wooded hills on the broad curves of the Rhone River, Avignon is a pleasant little city, great for strolling down cobblestone streets enclosed by medieval walls. Today it is home to fewer than 100,000 people, though it was once the absolute center of the universe for a large portion of the Western world….
France Reissues Legal Threat to UK Over Post-Brexit Fishing Row
France has put the UK on alert that it could start legal proceedings if there is no further movement on post-Brexit fishing licences. European affairs minister Clement Beaune said Paris was “not happy with the situation” following a wrangle over licences for French vessels to fish in British waters. Last month, the French government said…
France Enacts Law Banning Unvaccinated From Most Public Venues
The French government on Monday enacted a new law that will block unvaccinated individuals from entering most public venues such as restaurants, bars, tourist sites, and sports venues. The measure, which applies to everyone aged 16 and above who is not vaccinated against the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, does not apply to those who have…
Djokovic Could Play in France Under Latest Vaccine Rules
January 24, 2022
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PARIS—Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May. Djokovic was deported from Australia and barred from playing in the Australian Open this month for not…
French Court Finds Former Top Sarkozy Aides Guilty in Polling Fraud Trial
PARIS—A French court on Friday sentenced two one-time aides to former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to jail for their role in the misuse of public funds to finance opinion poll contracts. Five of Sarkozy’s former aides and allies from his time as president between 2007 and 2012 were on trial on charges of favoritism, conspiracy,…
French Parliament Passes Motion Condemning CCP ‘Genocide’ Against Uyghurs
January 22, 2022
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PARIS—France’s parliament passed an opposition-led motion asking the government to condemn the Chinese regime for “crimes against humanity and genocide” against the Uyghur Muslim minority and to take foreign policy measures to make this stop. The non-binding motion, led by the Socialist party and supported by several other opposition parties, was adopted with 169 votes…
France to Impose COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate but Loosen Some Restrictions
A new COVID-19 vaccine pass will go into effect in France on Jan. 24 as planned, severely restricting the public lives of people who have not decided to be vaccinated against the CCP virus. At the same time, some restrictions will loosen. French Prime Minister Jean Castex said Thursday that from Feb. 2, working from…
Twitter Loses Online Hate Speech Court Battle in France
January 21, 2022
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PARIS—Twitter must disclose details on what it does to tackle hate speech online in France, the Paris appeals court ruled on Thursday, handing a win to advocacy groups that say the social network does not do enough. The decision provides ammunition to campaigners elsewhere in Europe who want tougher controls to prevent the spread of…
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