France latest news

Here are some of the latest news from France:

Politics

• Emmanuel Macron's government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at reducing the country's carbon footprint, including a ban on single-use plastics and a tax on carbon emissions. (Source: BBC News)
• The French government has also announced plans to increase the minimum wage by 3% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat poverty and inequality. (Source: The Local France)

Economy

• France's economy has grown by 0.4% in the third quarter of 2022, according to official figures, driven by a rebound in consumer spending and investment. (Source: Reuters)
• The French government has announced plans to invest €10 billion in the country's rail network over the next five years, as part of efforts to modernize the country's transportation infrastructure. (Source: Le Figaro)

Society

• A new law has come into effect in France making it illegal to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. (Source: The Guardian)
• The French government has announced plans to increase funding for mental health services, including the creation of 1,000 new mental health beds and the hiring of 1,500 new mental health professionals. (Source: Le Monde)

Culture

• The Louvre Museum in Paris has announced plans to open a new wing dedicated to the art of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
• The French film industry has been boosted by the success of several recent releases, including "An Officer and a Spy" and "The French Dispatch". (Source: Variety)

Sports

• The French national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Ukraine 3-1 in a playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The French Open tennis tournament has been won by Rafael Nadal, who defeated Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final. (Source: ESPN)

Other news

• A severe storm has hit the French Riviera, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: CNN)
• The French government has announced plans to increase funding for research into climate change, including the creation of a new research institute dedicated to the study of climate change. (Source: Science Magazine)