Category: France

Human rights – The right to abortion enshrined in the French Constitution (4 March 2024)

Human rights – The right to abortion enshrined in the French Constitution (4 March 2024)

By enshrining women’s right to abortion in the French Constitution, which is a first in the world, France has sent an unprecedented signal of support for women’s rights and invites other countries to do the same. We are continuing our efforts to ensure that this right is also enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental […]

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Israel/Palestinian Territories – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (23 February 2024)

Israel/Palestinian Territories – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (23 February 2024)

Q : Could you please confirm whether discussions are being held this weekend in Paris on a possible ceasefire in Gaza and on the hostages? Would it be correct to say that these negotiations include delegations from Israel, Hamas, Qatar, the head of the CIA and other participants ? R : We have no details […]

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Israel/Palestinian Territories (February 27, 2024)

Israel/Palestinian Territories (February 27, 2024)

France strongly denounces the unacceptable remarks by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calling for the approval of plans to build 3,300 new housing units in several West Bank settlements. France reiterates its condemnation of the settlement policy, which is illegal under international law, and once again calls on the Israeli authorities to refrain from any […]

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Evacuations from the Gaza Strip (12 February 2024)

Evacuations from the Gaza Strip (12 February 2024)

At France’s request, 42 people were able to leave the Gaza Strip today via the Rafah crossing point. This brings to more than 200 the number of people evacuated from Gaza at France’s request. This departure was the result of initiatives taken by the French authorities at the highest level. The recent visit by the […]

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Situation in Senegal (13 February 2024)

Situation in Senegal (13 February 2024)

France extends its condolences to the loved ones of those who died in the demonstrations in Senegal over the past few days. It calls for a proportionate use of force. France reiterates its call to the authorities to hold the presidential election as swiftly as possible, in accordance with Senegal’s constitution, and guarantee public freedoms. […]

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Russia – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (13 February 2024)

Russia – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (13 February 2024)

Q: Did the authors of the VIRGINUM report on foreign digital interference and the authors of the European report on the same subject work together on the technical elements? A: The technical aspects of the report were compiled by French agencies and coordinated by VIGINUM. They were not shared with European institutions prior to publication, […]

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Ukraine – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (26 January 2024)

Ukraine – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (26 January 2024)

Q: Yesterday, the deputy spokesperson indicated that he could share the Minister’s understanding of the concept of “mercenaries” and denied the fact that the French citizens who are fighting in Ukraine and are paid to do so are in fact mercenaries. Would you please share your understanding of the term, “mercenary?” A: We will not […]

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France strongly condemns the attack on a base belonging to the International Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS (28 January 2024)

France strongly condemns the attack on a base belonging to the International Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS (28 January 2024)

France strongly condemns the attack targeting U.S. troops fighting Daesh along the border between Syria and Jordan. Three American soldiers were killed and several dozen others were injured. France offers its sincere condolences to the families of the three victims and wishes those who were injured a speedy recovery. France expresses its absolute solidarity with […]

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Israel / Palestinian Territories – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (29 January 2024)

Israel / Palestinian Territories – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (29 January 2024)

Q: What role did France play in the discussions among American, Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian officials that took place this past weekend in Paris? A: We have no comment. Useful links Links More information on the website of the ministry (in French) Embassy of France in Israel / Palestinian territories Embassy of Israel / Palestinian […]

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Lebanon – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (3 January 2024)

Lebanon – Q&A – Extract from the press briefing (3 January 2024)

Q: France has been working to try and prevent a conflagration in Lebanon, but after a strike against Hamas in southern Lebanon yesterday, the situation is getting worse. What is Paris proposing in practical terms to try and prevent an escalation in the coming days? A: As President Macron emphasized yesterday during his meeting with […]

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