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France Issues New Biometric Data Rules for Technology Companies

The French data protection authority has told digital service providers to obtain explicit user consent and minimize data collection before using facial recognition or other biometric authentication systems.
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France Tightens Phytosanitary Rules to Protect Major Wine Regions From Invasive Pests

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French Unions Plan Nationwide Strikes and Demonstrations Ahead of Autumn Budget Debate

Major labor groups including the CGT and Workers Force have announced coordinated strikes and street protests across Paris and other cities against anticipated spending constrai...

France Takes Over UN Security Council Presidency With Focus on Middle East and Eastern Europe

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French Venture Funds Back Urban Electric Mobility Startups

Paris-based venture investors have provided new funding to French technology companies developing electric micro-mobility infrastructure for major cities.
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