French parliament
Coverage of French parliament in the Nexus archive.
- Murder of Lyhanna: Rush to blame French judiciary, 'no one at political level taking responsibility'
The murder of Lyhanna has prompted calls to blame the French judiciary, with no political figures taking responsibility. Renaud Foucart, a Lancaster University economics lecturer, highlights parliamentary efforts to assign accountability and potential societal shifts in balancing children's safety and freedom.
- France moves to symbolically repeal slavery legislation
France's lower house parliament unanimously voted to abolish the historical 'Code noir' (Black Code) legislation. The bill, however, does not address demands for reparations from some lawmakers.
- France votes unanimously to abolish Code Noir, a colonial-era slavery law
France's parliament has unanimously voted to abolish the Code Noir, a colonial-era law that enforced slavery. The decision marks a symbolic step in addressing historical injustices linked to colonialism.
- French Parliament Approves Macron’s Pick to Run Central Bank
The French Parliament has approved Emmanuel Moulin as the nominee to run the Bank of France, replacing Francois Villeroy de Galhau in 2027. The proposal was met with opposition from far-right, far-left, and Socialist politicians. Moulin is a longtime collaborator of President Macron.
- Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting
A report recommends sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting, including merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%. The proposal has been met with criticism from left and centre politicians. The issue is a key topic in the run-up to France's presidential election.