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Lights out: France imposes curfews to beat back coronavirus
A third of France's population will be put under a nightly curfew, as new cases of coronavirus have been exceeding over 20,000 per day.
Ageing
French 'Alzheimer's village': where nursing home meets the outside world
The real-world setting helps residents develop a routine and preserves a sense of normality.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Everything you need to know about the EU’s €500 billion COVID-19 recovery fund
The €500 billion Franco-German proposal looks to support the EU through the current crisis, and set it up for future stability through transfers and funding allocation.
COVID-19
Despite fears of a second wave, lockdowns are lifting – here’s what it looks like
France and China have begun to reopen businesses, as lockdown measures are lifted. But in Germany, there are fears of a second wave of infections as cases accelerate.
COVID-19
A study reveals that coronavirus had spread around the world by late 2019
A genetic study suggests that COVID-19 spread around the world any time between October and December 2019.
France
'Fromagissons': French asked to eat more cheese to save the dairy industry
The French dairy industry is in trouble after sales of cheese have fallen by 60% due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But a campaign is asking people to eat more.
COVID-19
Retesting in France reveals its first COVID-19 case was in December
A French hospital retested old samples of pneumonia and confirmed a case of COVID-19 from almost a month before the country's first official declaration.
COVID-19
France’s plan to push pedal power to keep post-pandemic pollution levels low
As France prepares to ease COVID-19 lockdown measures, it’s introducing a $20 million scheme to get more people cycling - to cut pollution and keep people safe.
COVID-19
Three of the world's hardest-hit nations are preparing to end their lockdowns
After the US, the three countries hardest-hit by COVID-19 have begun to lift their lockdowns, or have announced plans to do so.
COVID-19
France offers hotel rooms to domestic abuse victims as cases jump during lockdown
French officials have announced a series of a measures to protect domestic abuse victims as cases jump during the country's coronavirus lockdown.
France
Yellow vests, rising violence – what's happening in France?
In France, extremism is increasing across the political spectrum and journalists, police and demonstrators are at risk.
Innovation
These are the most innovative economies in the world
Factors such as research and development expenditure, the number of domestic patent applications and the number of domestic public high-tech companies are all included in the rankings.
France
This European capital tried to fight climate change - but things didn't go as they'd hoped
To reduce their carbon footprint and increase mobility options, many cities have been investing in e-scooter and bike sharing schemes. But they haven't always turned out as well as planne...
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
The economics of neutral countries during World War 2
In order to maintain their independence in WWII, neutrals had to make up for their relative military weakness by offering economic concessions to the belligerents.
France
This is how Europe is paving the way for a sustainable, green future
Keeping the lights on while tackling CO2 emissions requires a concerted effort and a combination of tactics – and schemes such as these are leading the way.