France opens school year with wildfire-affected region support
France begins school year with support measures for wildfire-affected regions.
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French Government 2025-2026
French government convenes for start-of-year cabinet meeting amid budget pressures, constitutional setbacks on social media restrictions, and final presidential term transition ahead of April 2025 election.
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2026-08-24 to 2026-11-08 · UTC publication dates
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French school year begins September 1st with support for wildfire-affected regions
The French school year is scheduled to begin on September 1st. Special attention will be given to students and schools affected by summer wildfires, particularly in Gironde, Landes, and Var departments. School operations in Mayotte are resuming on Monday.
French Constitutional Council blocks social media ban for under-15s
The French Constitutional Council censored (blocked) the government's proposed ban on social media access for minors under 15 years old. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu was tasked with developing a legally robust rewording of the text, which was originally scheduled to take effect on September 1st.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to visit Mayotte
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Government considers partial pension de-indexation for high-earning retirees
The French executive is reportedly considering partial de-indexation of pensions for high-earning retirees as part of its cost-cutting measures. The government is also considering extending a special tax on profits of large corporations.
France faces complex budget debate ahead of April 2025 presidential election
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Macron completes final summer term as president before April 2025 election
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Emmanuel Macron convokes government cabinet meeting on Monday morning
Emmanuel Macron convoked a government cabinet meeting for Monday morning at the Élysée, bringing together government members to address post-summer priorities following a period marked by heatwaves and major wildfires.
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PM Lecornu travels to Mayotte for regional government engagement
PM Lecornu visits Mayotte for regional government engagement and territorial outreach.
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Constitutional Council strikes down proposed social media ban for minors
Constitutional Council blocks proposed social media ban for French minors under 15.
France grapples with budget choices before 2025 election
France debates budget cuts before April 2025 election, including potential pension de-indexation.