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French Members of Parliament have backed a bill aimed at reducing cadmium exposure, approving tougher limits despite initial government opposition. The legislation seeks to address health concerns related to the toxic metal.
The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.
The French Assemblée Nationale voted to repeal a proposal to implement low-emission zones, with Socialist, Green, and centrist MPs stating they would refer the matter to the Constitutional Council.
French lawmakers have voted to repeal the 'Code Noir,' a set of laws that governed slavery for centuries, 178 years after the official abolition of slavery in France. This move aims to symbolically erase the historical legal framework of slavery from French law.
French lawmakers are set to debate new laws defining antisemitism, proposed after a surge in anti-Jewish incidents, but critics argue the legislation could stifle criticism of Israel and protest movements.
The French National Assembly has rejected a government-proposed constitutional revision for New Caledonia, casting doubt on the plan's future and prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to call fresh talks with local political leaders.
French MPs Erwan Balanant and Sandrine Rousseau are proposing a new law to combat violence in the cinema industry, particularly aiming to strengthen protection for minors. The bill emphasizes the urgent need for systematic background checks for anyone working in the sector.
French Members of Parliament have introduced a bill aimed at removing the statute of limitations for crimes against children, which currently allows survivors of rape to pursue legal action up to 30 years after turning 18.
The French National Assembly has approved a landmark bill allowing assisted dying for patients with terminal and incurable illnesses, which now moves to the Senate for further examination.