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Louvre director Christophe Leribault said the museum needs a major renovation and without it may 'close its doors to the public'. He is seeking private funding but also counts on state money after the elections. A year after the robbery that took crown jewels worth €88 million, an €83 million security plan is underway, while the 'Louvre — New Renaissance' project is estimated at €700–800 million.
Shahnoza Ergasheva51-year-old journalist and essayist Natacha Polony announced on France Inter that she will run in France's 2027 presidential election. She presented the movement 'Nous sommes la France', advocates for economic, energy and food sovereignty and reindustrialization. According to Euronews, nearly three dozen figures are already running or being considered in the race.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Citepa, greenhouse gas emissions in France fell by 4.1% in the first half of 2026 due to rising fuel prices after the war in Iran. A 2.8% reduction is expected for the year, but the goal of halving emissions by 2030 requires about 5% annually. Minister Monique Barbut called the trend encouraging but insufficient.
Aziz KarimovOn Tuesday, October 13, 2026, tens of thousands of people across France took part in student protests over teacher shortages, poor school conditions and overcrowded classrooms. In Paris, the demonstration at Place Vauban turned into riots: protesters threw bottles, stones and fireworks at police, who responded with water cannons, tear gas and stun grenades. According to the authorities, about 161,500 people took part in the actions across the country, while unions put the figure at around 480,000. The acc
Aziz KarimovFrance saw a fifth wave of high school student protests against learning conditions: teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings and overcrowded classrooms. Greta Thunberg joined the demonstration in Saint-Denis. Around 200 high schools are closed, and the National Assembly is debating the 2027 budget with a €1.2 billion increase in education spending, which critics consider insufficient.
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