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Mediapart's front page features several key stories, with a prominent focus on political and social issues in France. The top story discusses the far-right party RN's renewed push to ban the Islamic veil in public spaces, highlighting its campaign strategy and potential legal challenges. Other…
The far-right party RN is relaunching its proposal to ban the Islamic veil in public spaces as part of its presidential campaign, despite internal doubts and legal risks. Some on the right are also exploring similar stances.
Sociologist Hanane Karimi argues that far-right Islamophobic measures are also adopted by the right and center, contributing to a growing repression of veiled women.
EU foreign ministers will discuss a potential ban on imports from Israeli settlements, with growing support for a boycott but opposition from the European Commission and some governments.
A court in Caen has suspended the mayor's decision to remove an exhibition photo showing two teams playing football in the ruins of the Gaza Strip.
An illustration by artist Magali Attiogbé, chosen for a cultural agenda, was replaced by the city of Strasbourg, which acknowledged its political intervention.
Moussa Sissoko, agent for several football stars, had his company liquidated due to unpaid taxes demanded by the UK's tax administration.
Former Prime Minister François Fillon made numerous false statements on a YouTube channel about his wife's fictitious employment case, for which he was convicted.
Prosecutors have requested a trial for the healthcare group Elsan and its former executives for allegedly orchestrating the bankruptcy of one clinic to benefit another.
