France: Public Debt Surges Past €3.5 Trillion, Raising Serious Concerns
France has crossed a critical threshold as its public debt exceeded €3.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 117.5% of GDP. The French Court of Auditors has sounded the alarm over what it describes as an “alarming” fiscal situation, as public deficits hit record levels and debt-interest costs continue to soar.
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NGTs: Europe legalizes a new generation of GMOs
On June 17, 2026, the European Parliament formally adopted regulations governing “New Genomic Techniques” (NGTs), marking a major turning point for European agriculture.
But what does Putin want?
The Kremlin leader will meet with the US president on August 15 in Alaska to decide the fate of Ukraine. Trump no longer wants to finance this war. Putin no longer wants NATO missiles “on his doorstep.” Europe, ruined, no longer matters.
Cattle slaughter scientifically unjustified
The systematic slaughter of cows due to lumpy skin disease (LDS) can be considered a scandal for a number of scientific, ethical, economic and health reasons.
An electric car ? No, thanks !
While the electric car is still heralded as the future of mobility, warning signs are multiplying across Europe. Between massive recalls, plant closures and doubts about economic and ecological viability, one worrying conclusion is emerging: electric cars could well be a costly illusion.
Gaza’s dark shadow over the Cannes Festival
Since when does the year begin on January 1ᵉʳ?
Some memorable winters
Épinal: A teacher persecuted for wanting to protect his pupils
Scandal: Nestlé lobbying all the way to the top of government
The president of Coordination Rurale 54: “They have nothing left to lose”.
Nancy: Exceptional trial of soccer swindlers
“Not a word” breaks the silence
The revolt of the “Little Hands”
Viggo Mortensen: “I grew up with Westerns”.
Rencontres de Gérardmer : ask for the program!
A photovoltaic park at the Chambley base (54)
Our daily bread : what regulations?
Solgne (Moselle) : An elected representative asks the mayor to lodge a complaint… against the mayor!
