Tag: Social issues
End of life bill: “It’s a societal development, a major step forward”
In a press interview on Sunday, Emmanuel Macron revealed the outlines of the future end-of-life bill which “ opens the possibility of requesting assistance in dying under certain strict conditions…
the Île-de-France region opens its “Shelter” for Olympic visitors who are victims of sexual violence
The Île-de-France region has announced the inauguration of a safe place for victims of sexual assault and harassment, in a system intended for tourists and visitors to the Paris region…
Chinese women turn to boxing after the success of a film
Nearly 40% of Chinese children are at risk of obesity by 2030, according to a study by the Peking University School of Public Health. To tackle this, the authors call…
In China, the postponement of the retirement age debated again at the opening of Parliament
In China, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference opens on Monday March 4 in Beijing: it is the kick-off of the annual parliamentary session, with the opening of the National…
France is preparing to become the first country in the world to include the right to abortion in its Constitution
France will become the first country in the world to explicitly include voluntary termination of pregnancy in its constitution, sanctifying a procedure which was at the heart of the battle…
Javier Milei announces to Parliament that he is ready “for conflict” to reform the country
In Argentina, Javier Milei gave his first annual speech to Congress on Friday March 1, the Argentinian equivalent of the State of the Union speech in the United States. After…
teachers in turn go on strike for the start of the school year
The social situation continues to tense in Argentina. After the railway workers and nursing staff last week, it was the teachers who went on strike on Monday February 26, the…
the Eiffel Tower, a masterpiece in danger?
The Eiffel Tower workers have been on a renewable strike for 24 hours now. During school holidays, the Parisian “iron lady” is therefore closed to the public. What is unexpected…
ten days after the blockages, farmers maintain pressure on those in power
The main unions are meeting the Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, this Wednesday February 13 in the afternoon before Emmanuel Macron, starting tomorrow. Ten days after the lifting of the farmers’…
angry farmers increase road blockages
At the call of the three main agricultural unions (Coag, Upa and Asaja) and some agricultural cooperatives, rural Spain continues its ninth day of strike today to protest against its…