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Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims

Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed.

19/02/2025

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Villefranche-sur-Mer celebrates traditional flower naval battle

The traditional flower naval battle in Villefranche-sur-Mer kicked off with over 29 boats participating in the event, a tradition dating back to 1902.

19/02/2025

Art

Art marked 'degenerate' by Nazis goes on show in Paris

The new show in the French capital uncovers the breadth of art censorship that the Nazi regime undertook under the guise of cultural purity.

18/02/2025

France

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith.

18/02/2025

France

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them.

18/02/2025

Economy

French inflation sees a jump in January as service prices rise

Energy and manufacturing product prices also contributed to higher inflation in January, as France continues to deal with increased political upheaval.

18/02/2025

Europe News

Leaders divided on prospects for European peacekeepers in Ukraine

While the UK's Keir Starmer reaffirmed he’s ready to consider sending British forces on the Ukrainian ground alongside others, Germany's Olaf Scholz called the idea 'premature.'

18/02/2025

France

Far-right group arrested after attack at Paris migrant association

The assailants, who were armed with shards of glass, seriously injured a 30-year-old man.

17/02/2025

Lifestyle

Two wheels better: Customising classic, rare and vintage motorbikes

The call of the open road is getting louder for some as more people are opting for two wheels to travel or simply have fun. France's 'Salon du 2 Roues' is now Europe's second largest motorbike trade show and Euronews Culture took of a tour of its 'kustom' collection.

17/02/2025

Europe News

European leaders to convene for emergency Ukraine summit in Paris

France is discussing holding an informal emergency Ukraine summit in Paris with European countries on Monday.

16/02/2025

Tech News

Why experts think the Paris AI Action Summit is 'a missed opportunity'

Euronews Next spoke to experts at the Paris summit for their reactions on the AI summit’s declaration.

14/02/2025

Europe News

Gender balance on company boards facing delays in implementation

MEPs welcomed European Commission's recent launch of infringement proceedings against 17 member states, but they say more action is needed to create positive environment for change.

14/02/2025

Europe News

International community commits to supporting Syria's transition

Syria will have a new government as of 1 March, the country's interim foreign minister announced earlier

14/02/2025

Culture news

HeritageWatch.AI seeks to safeguard cultural heritage from crises

HeritageWatch.AI, a new collaboration launched in Paris, combines satellite imagery, 3D modelling, and AI to provide real-time data that will help protect cultural heritage sites from disasters and conflict.

13/02/2025

Europe News

EU Commission to propose a simpler, policy-focused long-term budget

“The status quo is not an option,” the European Commission said in a communication laying the groundwork for the upcoming proposal on the next long-term budget (2028-34).

12/02/2025

Europeans' Stories

Who's afraid of the EU-Mercosur Agreement?

Vilified by some, defended by others and misunderstood by many, the “Mercosur Agreement” is a passionate subject these days on farms across the European Union and especially in France.

12/02/2025

France

French PM says he will sue over school abuse cover-up allegations

François Bayrou rejected accusations he covered up sexual abuse in a school his children attended, stating he would sue the media outlet behind the story for defamation.

12/02/2025

Europe News

EU leaders and lawmakers condemn Trump's sanctions against ICC

Several of the bloc's member states expressed their concern and pledged to safeguard the court and those who work there.

12/02/2025

France

European start-ups confident AI race not lost to the US and China 

EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen announced a €200bn package to push the nascent AI industry in the EU.

11/02/2025

France

US VP Vance challenges Europe's 'excessive regulation' of AI

Trump's VP on Tuesday warned global leaders and tech industry executives that too much control could cripple the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry in a rebuke to European efforts to curb AI’s risks.

11/02/2025

Earth News

NGOs take French government to court over destructive fishing practice

Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems.

11/02/2025

Tech News

Here's what has been announced at the AI Action Summit

An artificial intelligence (AI) summit in Paris this week has seen the launch of new partnerships, foundations, and projects. Here are some of the major announcements from day one.

11/02/2025

France

France pushes for EU to step up military AI efforts

Members of the global military community gathered on the side-lines of an AI summit in Paris to discuss how recent developments are impacting ongoing - and future - conflicts.

11/02/2025

Tech News

World leaders and tech giants converge in Paris for AI summit

The Paris summit, which will be attended by companies such as Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, aims to reach a consensus on guiding the development of artificial intelligence.

10/02/2025

Culture news

Budget cuts spark stern response from France's Académie des beaux-arts

With severe budget cuts hitting France’s arts sector, the Académie des beaux-arts warns of threats to creativity and democratic freedoms.

10/02/2025

Work

Trade union calls on AI Summit to 'urgently confront' impact on jobs

In a statement shared exclusively with Euronews Next, the group issued a warning to governments from around the world gathering for the Paris summit.

10/02/2025