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French Assembly Passes Landmark Law on Gender Violence. The National Assembly unanimously adopts a comprehensive law targeting gender-based and sexual violence, reflecting broad political support despite some abstentions in the wake of a high-profile case law adoption details.

Massive Student Protests Demand Education Overhaul in France. High schoolers across France strike on October 13, calling for a €10 billion education investment and the abolition of Parcoursup, with notable backing from Greta Thunberg sparking widespread school closures student protest surge.

Teen Shooter Targets Staff at Aubagne School, Investigation Intensifies. A 14-year-old fired a shotgun at Lakanal College injuring the principal and a teacher, prompting anti-terrorism authorities to open an investigation amid fears of ideological motives school shooting probe.

2027 Budget Debate Heats Up Amid Election-Year Political Clashes. French lawmakers enter tense debates over the 2027 budget, facing strong opposition and risks of government censure as political tensions rise ahead of next year’s presidential election budget debate tensions.

IMF Slashes France’s 2026 Growth Forecast Despite Global Boost. While the IMF upgrades global growth forecasts, it downgrades France’s 2026 outlook to 0.4% due to climate challenges and political uncertainty contrasting worldwide trends growth forecast downgrade.