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French President Emmanuel Macron is announcing the creation of a Presidential Science Council, which will provide an opportunity "at least once every three months, to exchange views in complete freedom" so as to be able to say "what's not going well". SOUNDBITE
In Rennes, the student organisations are leading the march for the 8th day of national mobilisation over highly contested pension reforms which French President Emmanuel Macron appears on the verge of pushing through despite months of protests. IMAGES
At a press conference in Matignon, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announces three new devices to contain energy prices for businesses and communities, for a total effort increased to "12 billion euros". SOUNDBITE
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a fund, initially worth 100 million euros ($98 million), for Ukraine to directly buy weapons and other material it needs in its war against invading Russia. Macron was speaking after an EU summit in Prague. SOUNDBITE
French President Emmanuel Macron announces mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for health staff on Monday as well as a tightening of restrictions to fight a recent surge in cases. IMAGES
Paris (France), Jun 23 (EFE / EPA) .- (CAMERA: Ian Langsdon) The European Commission (EC) supported Wednesday the recovery plan after the pandemic in France, which will receive grants from the European Union of 39,400 million euros.