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French Prisons Reach New High with 88,654 Inmates

The number of prisoners in France rose to a record 88,654 by May 1, 2026. Overcrowding is putting sustained pressure on detention…

Heatwave in France: Unusually High Temperatures in May 2026

France is experiencing an extraordinary heatwave in May 2026 with temperatures reaching up to 36°C, around 10–15°C above the seasonal average. Météo…

School Uniforms in France: High Expectations, a Sobering Assessment

Two years ago the school uniform in France was still regarded as a political symbol. It stood for order, authority and the…