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Paris Apartment Floor Collapse Injures 20, One Critically. A fifth-floor collapse in a Paris apartment building leaves 20 people injured and triggers a major emergency response and investigation.

French Government Struggles to Pass 2026 Budget Amid Social Spending Debate. As France's 2026 budget focuses on social spending and fiscal balance, the government faces tough political negotiations and opposition challenges.

France Confirms 2026 Surtax on Big Company Profits to Boost Social Funds. A new surtax on large firms’ profits aims to raise up to €8 billion for social programs, sparking political debate over taxation policy.

Montpellier Mayor Michaël Delafosse Launches Re-election Bid Facing Divided Opposition. Delafosse seeks a second term in Montpellier as fragmented opposition parties prepare for the 2026 municipal elections.

Police Search at Paris Bookstore Sparks Heated Censorship Debate. A raid over a controversial children's book raises concerns about censorship and extremist influence in France’s independent literary scene.