Macron opens an EU-Armenia summit in Yerevan as a domestic censorship row tests Paris
Macron arrived in Yerevan for a two-day visit covering the first EU-Armenia summit and a European Political Community meeting, scheduled to sign a strategic partnership with PM Nikol Pashinyan. At home, Article 17 of the draft military programming law would force intelligence agents to clear books and op-eds with the state. Senator Agnès Evren (LR) called for fuel-tax cuts; on World Press Freedom Day Paris condemned Russia for "making freedom of information its target."
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fr83French military bill would require prior censorship of books and media by former intelligence agents
Article 17 of France's updated military programming law, under review this week, would require former intelligence agents to obtain prior approval before publishing books, research articles, conferences, op-eds, or documentaries. Critics say the measure violates freedom of expression.
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French military bill would require prior censorship of books and media by former intelligence agents
Article 17 of France's updated military programming law, under review this week, would require former intelligence agents to obtain prior approval before publishing books, research articles, conferences, op-eds, or documentaries. Critics say the measure violates freedom of expression.
Article 17 of France's updated military programming law, under review this week, would require former intelligence agents to obtain prior approval before publishing books, research articles, conferences, op-eds, or documentaries. Critics say the measure violates freedom of expression.
fr39France condemns Russia for targeting press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day, France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Russia for making freedom of information its target. The statement honored journalists killed worldwide, including French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed by a Russian drone strike in Ukraine in October 2025. France reaffirmed its support for press freedom, independent media, and international initiatives such as the Partnership for Information and Democracy.
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France condemns Russia for targeting press freedom on World Press Freedom Day
On World Press Freedom Day, France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Russia for making freedom of information its target. The statement honored journalists killed worldwide, including French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed by a Russian drone strike in Ukraine in October 2025. France reaffirmed its support for press freedom, independent media, and international initiatives such as the Partnership for Information and Democracy.
On World Press Freedom Day, France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Russia for making freedom of information its target. The statement honored journalists killed worldwide, including French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed by a Russian drone strike in Ukraine in October 2025. France reaffirmed its support for press freedom, independent media, and international initiatives such as the Partnership for Information and Democracy.
fr33French Senator Calls for Fuel Tax Cuts Amid Rising Prices
French Senator Agnès Evren (Les Républicains) has called for reducing fuel taxes, arguing that high taxes are the main cause of rising pump prices in France. She points to similar measures in Greece, Spain, and Italy, and defends TotalEnergies' price cap of €1.99 per liter for gasoline and €2.25 for diesel while opposing a windfall tax on oil company profits. Evren emphasizes that 60% of the fuel price goes to taxes, and criticizes the government's targeted aid approach as insufficient, highlighting the impact on rural and peri-urban residents who rely on cars for work, healthcare, and school.
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French Senator Calls for Fuel Tax Cuts Amid Rising Prices
French Senator Agnès Evren (Les Républicains) has called for reducing fuel taxes, arguing that high taxes are the main cause of rising pump prices in France. She points to similar measures in Greece, Spain, and Italy, and defends TotalEnergies' price cap of €1.99 per liter for gasoline and €2.25 for diesel while opposing a windfall tax on oil company profits. Evren emphasizes that 60% of the fuel price goes to taxes, and criticizes the government's targeted aid approach as insufficient, highlighting the impact on rural and peri-urban residents who rely on cars for work, healthcare, and school.
French Senator Agnès Evren (Les Républicains) has called for reducing fuel taxes, arguing that high taxes are the main cause of rising pump prices in France. She points to similar measures in Greece, Spain, and Italy, and defends TotalEnergies' price cap of €1.99 per liter for gasoline and €2.25 for diesel while opposing a windfall tax on oil company profits. Evren emphasizes that 60% of the fuel price goes to taxes, and criticizes the government's targeted aid approach as insufficient, highlighting the impact on rural and peri-urban residents who rely on cars for work, healthcare, and school.
fr28Macron begins state visit to Armenia with EU summit and peace talks with Azerbaijan
French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first bilateral state visit to Armenia on May 4-5, coinciding with a European Political Community meeting and the first EU-Armenia summit. The visit aims to deepen Franco-Armenian strategic partnership, advance Armenia's rapprochement with the EU, and support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan following their historic peace agreement. Key topics include defense cooperation, economic ties, and support for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees.
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Macron begins state visit to Armenia with EU summit and peace talks with Azerbaijan
French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first bilateral state visit to Armenia on May 4-5, coinciding with a European Political Community meeting and the first EU-Armenia summit. The visit aims to deepen Franco-Armenian strategic partnership, advance Armenia's rapprochement with the EU, and support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan following their historic peace agreement. Key topics include defense cooperation, economic ties, and support for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make his first bilateral state visit to Armenia on May 4-5, coinciding with a European Political Community meeting and the first EU-Armenia summit. The visit aims to deepen Franco-Armenian strategic partnership, advance Armenia's rapprochement with the EU, and support the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan following their historic peace agreement. Key topics include defense cooperation, economic ties, and support for Nagorno-Karabakh refugees.