Category Archives: Society

Working from home is still “very much encouraged” in France

Working from home is still “very much encouraged” in France

During his appearance on the broadcast Le Grand Jury on Sunday, September 27th, the Health Minister, Olivier Véran, spoke again about working from home in businesses, reminding that this way is still “encouraged”. “When employers do not play the game, the government must take its

Covid-19 in France: over 1,000 classes closed

Covid-19 in France: over 1,000 classes closed

A few weeks after the start of the school year, thousands of pupils are contaminated by the coronavirus in France. Over 1,000 classes have been closed. Nearly 20 schools closed According to the latest data from the French Education Ministry, which were stopped at midday

MPs want French people to vote from the age of 16

MPs want French people to vote from the age of 16

A draft law, submitted on Thursday, September 10th before being examined by the Assembly from September 30th onwards, aims to lower the minimum voting age. Will it soon be possible to vote from the age of 16 in France? This is the wish of MPs

The party goes on for French ravers, despite pandemic and police

The party goes on for French ravers, despite pandemic and police

Summer time is rave time in France but this year battle lines have been drawn between authorities alarmed at the risk of coronavirus and serious party-goers determined to dance on. Ravers, called “teufeurs” in French back slang, speak of “resistance” against a crackdown by security