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Free electricity proposed for village in east of France
Village in Aisne elected an ecologist mayor in 2020
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Why do some cars have red number plates in France?
Red plates are one of several rare coloured plates you might see on French roads
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New report reveals how much you must earn to be considered rich in France
France’s national statistics agency (INSEE) highlights income thresholds in France
Sarkozy to face trial on corruption charge
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy is to face trial in October accused of attempting to unlawfully obtain confidential inform-ation from a court official.
He is accused of seeking inform-ation in exchange for helping former judge Gilbert Azibert obtain a prized job in Monaco.
He allegedly made the offer through his lawyer Thierry Herzog, also on trial, with whom the inquiry revealed he often spoke via mobile phones obtained under false identities.
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