Bill to increase judicial resources: Eric Dupond-Moretti hopes for support from the right

This Tuesday, the National Assembly will vote on Eric Dupond-Moretti's bill to increase judicial resources. The French justice minister is hoping for support from the right after conceding the addition of 3,000 prison places to the plan already planned. The vote will take place at first reading at the end of this afternoon. The government promises a justice budget of nearly 11 billion euros in 2027, compared to 9.6 billion today, and the hiring of 10,000 people in five years, including 1,500 magistrates and 1,500 court clerks.


Elisabeth Borne remains in Matignon: “adjustments” in sight in the government

Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Elisabeth Borne will remain in Matignon in the name of “stability” and before speaking by the end of the week. Borne now intends to make “adjustments” in his government. The Head of State's entourage announced that “to ensure stability and substantive work, the President of the Republic has decided to maintain the Prime Minister.” Elisabeth Borne announced that, after this confirmation, she wanted “to propose them to the President of the Republic this week.”

Green industry: first reading review of the bill started on Monday

The first reading of the green industry bill began on Monday by French deputies to the General Assembly. This is a range of measures that aim to accelerate the “decarbonized reindustrialization” of the country according to the government, but whose opponents criticize the lack of ambition. The Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire borrowed words from General de Gaulle, calling for “dynamic and expeditious” to fight this fight.

War in Ukraine: air defense activated in the Odessa region

Local authorities announced that after the grain agreement expired on Monday evening, Ukrainian air defense was activated early this morning in the Odessa region (south). According to the publication on Telegram Sergiy Bratchuk by an official of the administration of the Odessa region, “air defense combat operations are continuing

Fires in Europe: seaside areas evacuated in Greece

Several fires were declared on Monday in several regions of Europe, including Greece. This has led to the evacuation of seaside areas, while a new temperature record was set this weekend in western China at 52.2degC. Another fire was raging in Kouvaras, about 50 km east of the Greek capital. It spread to Avavyssos, 40 km south-east of Athens, in the densely populated region of Attica

IN A NUTSHELL

An improved offer to recapitalize and restructure the Casino Group's debt presented by billionaires Daniel Kretinsky and Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière has been approved by the group. These billionaires are now backed by the British fund Attestor to take control of the struggling Saint-Etienne distributor.

The French government is taking a decision against “the scourge” of drugs at the wheel. He hardened the tone and announced the automatic suspension of the license in case of driving under the influence of drugs. But lawyers and associations consider this measure insufficient

Joe Biden will receive Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the end of the year in the United States. This is a sign of an easing of tensions between their two administrations.

The royal cabinet in Rabat announced that Israel decided after Washington to “recognize Morocco's sovereignty” over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

The World Para Athletics Championships in Paris ended yesterday after 10 days of competition. China won the competition ahead of Brazil with 45 medals, including 16 titles. One a remporté deux médailles de plus mais deux titres less Brazil.