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Mediapart's front page features several prominent stories, with the lead story focusing on Jordan Bardella's past antisemitic writings. Other major news includes impending social unrest and strikes, particularly among public sector workers and firefighters, a legal case against Rachida Dati, and…
Mediapart has uncovered exchanges from Jordan Bardella, the current leader of the RN party, from early in his political career, revealing what the publication describes as obsessive antisemitism. Bardella has denied the information, calling it 'gross falsehoods'.
All three branches of the public service are called to strike and mobilize on Tuesday, September 29th, the day before the government presents a budget that freezes public sector pay for the third consecutive year. This first day of action could lead to further mobilizations.
Following a summer that highlighted a critical lack of resources, firefighters are mobilizing for more means. They have been on strike for three weeks and have set up a camp, angered by a proposed bill.
Prosecutors have requested a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended and convertible, against Rachida Dati. She is suspected of corruption and influence peddling at the European Parliament between 2009 and 2013 for Renault-Nissan.
The article examines the current weak position of the French Green party (Les Écologistes, formerly Les Verts/EELV) heading into the 2027 presidential election and its prospects against the dominance of LFI, featuring insights from former party leaders.
This article reports on the far-right party RN's establishment of a group in the French Senate for the first time.
Mediapart investigates the president of Public Sénat, Jean-Emmanuel Casalta, for allegedly using professional expense accounts to cover personal travel, including flights to his home in Ajaccio and luxury hotel stays.
This story explores the 'crip' theory, a concept gaining traction in anti-ableist movements, and its significance in understanding disability, referencing the work of philosopher and activist Charlotte Puiseux.
In western Sudan, the pursuit of gold continues despite frequent and deadly accidents, with a recent mine collapse killing over 80 people.
