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A Senate report recommends increasing tobacco taxes, raising cigarette prices to 25 euros per pack by 2040. Despite public health efforts, 12 million French people still smoke, causing 75,000 premature deaths annually. The Senate Social Affairs Committee suggests a 5% annual price increase until 2040, doubling the current price.
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In the run up to the European elections French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, has said voters choosing the far-right next week risk becoming like British people who regret backing Brexit.
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70% of flights will be cancelled in Paris-Orly Airport this weekend. Led by the DGAC, air traffic controllers are protesting against the lack of resources associated with a reform of the organization of air traffic control in France. However, flights to overseas destinations should be spared.
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Several town halls in France have turned off their lights in memory of the civilian victims in Gaza. Marseille, Montpellier, Lille and Bordeaux all took part on Wednesday evening, following Sunday evening’s strike by Israel on Rafah in which 45 people were killed.
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Many cardiac defibrillators in France are not working. Franceinfo revealed that nearly a third of the 500,000 cardiac defibrillators installed in public places are completely out of order.
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It’s been complete mayhem on the regions rail network following a power cut at Cannes-la-Bocca.
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French Air traffic controllers have filed for strike action from May 31st to June 7th as unions once again protest against a air traffic control reform.
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The French Senate will today, Tuesday 28th of May, discuss a new bill aimed at regulating gender transitions for minors in France. The bill targets the prescription of puberty blockers and hormone treatments for minors with gender dysphoria.
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France’s transport minister Patrice Vergriete has said that he is 'worried' about the new automated border measures which are set to come into force from October warning that they could “disturb public order”.
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Lawmakers will examine the end-of-life bill today. The bill, adopted in mid-May, introduces assisted dying under strict conditions, sparking debate. Key issues include access criteria, advance directives, and the role of doctors.
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At least three people have been injured following a knife attack in the metro in Lyon on Sunday. The 27-year-old Moroccan man who lives illegally in France reportedly suffers from serious mental health issues and has been hospitalised on several occasions.
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