Three young men filed a suit saying they had been discriminated against during ID checks in Paris in 2017, when they were high school students. An appeals court ruled in their favor this week.
Author: AURELIEN BREEDEN
Man Slaps Macron During Visit to Southern France
Two people were arrested after a man slapped the French president as he was approaching a small crowd, prompting condemnation of the attack across the political spectrum.
Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ Gets New French Edition, With Each Lie Annotated
The new translation contextualizes the Nazi leader’s hate-filled text with critical commentary by historians. Proceeds from sales will go to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation.
In Video, French Reporter Says He Was Kidnapped in Mali
In a short clip that circulated online, the journalist, Olivier Dubois, said he had been seized by a jihadist group linked to Al Qaeda and urged the French government to secure his release.
Far-Right French Leader Marine Le Pen Acquitted Over ISIS Tweets
Ms. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, posted graphic pictures in 2015 to protest comparisons between the terrorist group and her party.
France Opens Terrorism Inquiry After Killing at Police Station
The fatal stabbing of a policewoman at a station southwest of Paris was a fresh reminder of the constant terrorism threat in the country.
France Will Quarantine Travelers From Four Countries
As of April 24, entry into the country will be restricted, and those who qualify will be subject to a 10-day quarantine.
France Lawmakers Pass Contentious Bill Extending Police Powers
The legislation was criticized by civil rights groups and political opponents, who intend to challenge its constitutionality.
Nicolas Sarkozy, Ex-President of France, Found Guilty of Corruption
Nicolas Sarkozy was accused of trying to obtain confidential information from a judge by offering to help him land a job. He received a sentence of at least one year, but said he would appeal.