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- 1France can't count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says●France can’t count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says
The head of France's central bank has warned that the European Central Bank will not step in to resolve France's debt problems, stressing that the country must address its fiscal situation on its own. The remarks underline growing concern over France's public finances and its budget deficit, and put pressure on the French government to deliver credible consolidation measures rather than rely on external monetary support.
- 2French farmers block speed cameras for third night over fuel prices●French farmers, angered by rising fuel prices, have blocked speed control radars across the country for the third night
French farmers angry at rising fuel prices have blocked speed control radars across the country for a third consecutive night. The protests began on Friday night in the Yvelines department near Paris and have since spread, with activists disabling or obstructing radar equipment. The action adds to pressure on the government over fuel costs and the economic strain on the agricultural sector.
- 3Thousands march for climate across France after hard summer▼Thousands march for climate across France: 'I wish there were more of us, after the summer we've just had'
Thousands of people marched in cities across France to demand stronger action on climate change. One demonstrator summed up the mood, saying she wished more people had turned out 'after the summer we've just had', a reference to recent heatwaves and extreme weather. Organisers and participants are pressing the French government for more ambitious emissions reductions and adaptation measures.
- 4France to hold nationwide climate rallies after record-breaking summer●Climate rallies to be held across France on Saturday after record-breaking summer
Climate rallies are planned across France on Saturday following a record-breaking summer of heat and related weather extremes. Organisers and campaigners are expected to press the French government for stronger emissions cuts and climate adaptation measures. The demonstrations follow months in which the country experienced exceptional temperatures, adding pressure on officials as public attention returns to the pace of France's climate response.
- 5French lawmakers adopt social media ban for under-15s●French lawmakers adopt social media ban for kids under 15
French lawmakers have adopted a law banning children under 15 from social media, making France one of the first European countries to impose such a restriction. The move is part of growing global concern over the effects of social platforms on young people's mental health and safety, and other governments are watching closely as they consider similar measures.
- 6Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch: AI is controllable software▼CEO of Mistral: AI is software. It can be controlled
Arthur Mensch, chief executive of French AI start-up Mistral, argues in an interview with Le Monde that artificial intelligence is fundamentally software and can be controlled. His remarks address growing public and regulatory debate over the risks of powerful AI systems, positioning the technology as governable rather than an uncontrollable force. The comments are drawing attention among technologists debating AI safety and regulation.
- 7Netherlands moves government computers from Windows to Linux●# PaysBas # Europe # Gafam les uns après les autres "Les Pays-Bas rejoignent le mouvement de l'UE de # migration progres
The Netherlands is joining a growing European movement to migrate public administration computers from Windows to Linux, in a bid to reduce dependence on American tech giants known as GAFAM. The move follows similar initiatives in other EU countries seeking digital sovereignty, and the news is being shared and discussed widely in French-language tech and policy circles.