France’s end-of-life law under debate as conditions examined The text centres on the definition of and access to ‘medical assistance in dying’
What is France’s new national plan to fight against Asian hornets? The hornets represent a triple threat: to the beekeeping industry, to the environment and to public health, said the French minister for biodiversity
SEE: Tears as senators back making abortion a constitutional freedom France is on its way to being first country in world to enshrine abortion access in its constitution
news French MPs vote for ban on single-use ‘puff’ electronic cigarettes The bill is now in the hands of the Senate
Senate ban on inclusive language: French experts give pros and cons The overwhelming majority of senators have voted to ban gender-inclusive writing in official documents. We spoke to experts on both sides of the debate
Senate debates compensation for gay people criminalised by France A new proposal seeks to ‘repair society’s error’ and compensate those affected by at least €10,000 each plus extra for every day they spent in prison
Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year
Drugs, sex…and a dead cat? Plot thickens in French senator MP case The senator has denied all charges after an MP claimed she began to feel unwell at his home after drinking a glass of Champagne
French senate backs ‘automatic visa’ right for UK second-home owners However, two other amendments including a five-year 'homeowner' visa were rejected
What is ‘automatic visa right’ backed by French senators for Britons? The Senate – upper house of parliament – has voted through new proposed rights for Britons who own second homes in France