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Mediapart's front page features a mix of domestic French news and broader societal issues. Top stories include a report on climate change challenges in Perpignan, an analysis questioning the effectiveness of ecological transition, and an investigation into misconduct at a Saint-Denis police…
Perpignan, the largest city governed by the National Rally, is confronting increasingly extreme climate events, with the opposition criticizing urban policies focused on asphalt, cars, and large expansion projects.
A study from the IMF challenges the fundamental logic of ecological transition, arguing that while clean energy grows, it does not replace hydrocarbons due to a constant increase in energy consumption.
During a farewell party for a member of the anti-crime brigade in Saint-Denis, police officers set fire to the roof by firing mortars, and two officers were caught violating their judicial supervision.
Western museums face criticism for benefiting from colonial conquests. While some are undergoing transformations, decolonial thinkers believe true change requires a societal-wide shift.
A charter by the European Broadcasting Union, being trialed at the European Athletics Championships, aims for dignified and respectful filming of female athletes, focusing on precision and technique.
The main professional international circuit for women's tennis has implemented new 'femininity tests' for players, which critics describe as a new way to control women's bodies.
The French climbing group Climb Up is facing financial difficulties, with some subsidiaries in receivership, amidst a sector-wide crisis and past social movements.
In the midst of summer, the far-right mayor of Agde is imprinting his tourist vision on the town, marked by racist posters and a focus on rediscovered traditions.
