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Emmanuel Macron to appoint new French prime minister within 48 hours, announces Elysée
Resigning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu backs president and says calls to oust Macron or call new elections should be ignored
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French La Poste launches a croissant-scented stamp
Limited edition stamp is a celebration of ‘French people’s favourite pastry’
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Increase in unpaid sick days proposed by French government
Plans are due to come into force in 2026
Fundraiser set up to rebuild Notre-Dame
A fundraiser to ‘rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris’ has started on the homepage of the Fondation de France.

Donations made via this site benefit from a 66% tax credit, so for example a €50 donation will only cost you €17 after a refund from the French tax office, if you are a taxpayer in France.
People can give any amount, from €1, via bank card or PayPal account.
The fondation is a national agency that encourages donations for good works.
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