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The front page of Mediapart features a mix of international and domestic news. Key international stories include the EU budget discussions and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with a focus on Israel's actions and the situation of Palestinian refugees. Domestically, the news covers France's…
EU leaders are meeting to discuss the 2028-2034 budget, where the main issue is the Union's capacity to produce public goods adequate for the current historical moment, rather than just disagreements between 'spenders' and 'savers'.
This video discusses Israel's objective to dismantle the UN agency responsible for Palestinian refugees.
Franco-Palestinians and refugees in France are seeking to reunite with relatives in Gaza, but face administrative opacity and restrictive family reunification criteria, leading to a mix of hope and resignation.
The most extremist ministers in the Israeli government are running on separate lists but are expected to gain more seats than in 2022, despite a new rival candidate.
Days before a biodiversity conference, France's plan to comply with European regulations for nature restoration lacks new measures and adequate funding, failing to convince environmental associations.
Doctolib, holding a near-private monopoly on health data, has welcomed Nvidia as a shareholder, a move that undermines the development of sovereign European AI and serves as a Trojan horse for the US tech giant.
This article discusses youth rebellion and the use of celebration as a tactic against what is perceived as a dull authority.
Amidst ongoing student protests, authorities are being held accountable for serious injuries caused by police, with some investigations progressing quickly despite the IGPN's limited resources.
Secondary school students in French-speaking Belgium have blockaded schools to protest austerity measures affecting education and the rising cost of higher education, drawing parallels with the situation in France.
