President Emmanuel Macron honored Gisèle Halimi, a lawyer who worked for the legalization of abortion, but some of her family members and supporters assailed his use of her legacy.
Tag: Law and Legislation
Protesters in Georgia Clash With Police Over ‘Foreign Agents’ Law
Critics of proposed legislation targeting “foreign agents” say the law brings the country closer to Russia.
U.K. Plans to Expel Asylum Seekers Arriving on Small Boats
The proposal from the Conservative government particularly targets those arriving by irregular means across the English Channel, most of whom are asylum seekers fleeing war and persecution.
Unions Vow to Bring France to a ‘Standstill’ Over Macron’s Pension Plan
Travel, schools and services were disrupted by nationwide strikes and protests for a sixth time as the battle over the retirement age intensified.
Why Is TikTok Being Banned?
Governments have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, may endanger sensitive user data.
A New Child Care Requirement
A great idea — or a problem for semiconductor makers?
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Bets on Federal Aid to Change Corporate Behavior
The administration says the conditions it has attached to $40 billion in new subsidies will help U.S. semiconductor makers compete globally. Some economists disagree.
Large Crowds Across Mexico Protest Overhaul of Election Watchdog
Demonstrations took place in over 100 cities against the recent overhaul of the country’s electoral watchdog, which officials say could make fair and free elections difficult.
Rishi Sunak Nears U.K.-E.U. Deal on Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to meet on Monday in Britain with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work out the final details.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.