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La Fête des Lumières in Lyon celebrates its 25th anniversary
The annual Fête des Lumières in Lyon celebrates 25 years with 32 dazzling light shows, combining highlights from its history with innovative new displays. Themes this year focus on nature, ecology, and reducing waste, blending tradition with a modern environmental message.
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Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?
French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?
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French government faces collapse after PM pushes through budget bill
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used the controversial Article 49.3 of the French Consitution to force the adoption of next year's social security budget plan. In retaliation, opposition parties from the left and far right are threatening his government with a no-confidence vote.
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France's 2025 budget crisis: Barnier invokes Article 49.3 - What now?
French PM Michel Barnier has invoked Article 49.3 to pass budget measures without parliamentary approval, risking a no-confidence vote. Opposition, led by Marine Le Pen, demanded the indexation of pensions to inflation. Markets react with bond spreads widening and CAC 40 falling.
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Squid Game fans bring 'Red Light, Green Light' to Champs-Elysées
Nearly 1,000 "Squid Game" fans took part in a Red Light, Green Light event on Paris's Champs-Elysées on Sunday. After 50,000 people signed up within hours of registration opening on 25 November, 909 were randomly selected to join the event.