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  • Tue 18 November 2025
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1. Budget 2026: Amendment Tracking (Le Figaro)

  • Main Point: Le Figaro is offering a live tracker for the French budget 2026 debate. It allows readers to follow the votes on various amendments and see how different political groups are positioning themselves.

  • Key Detail: The tracker is intended to provide transparency and real-time insight into the legislative process.

2. Perrier Water Dispute (Liberation - Multiple Snippets)

This is the most complex topic, with several related updates. Here's a consolidated summary:

  • Main Point: UFC-Que Choisir (a consumer advocacy group) is challenging Nestlé Waters' right to label its Perrier water as "natural mineral water."

  • Core Issue: Nestlé Waters uses microfiltration (specifically 0.2 micron and now 0.45 micron) to treat its water. UFC-Que Choisir argues this treatment disqualifies it from being classified as "natural mineral water" under French regulations.

  • Legal Challenge: UFC-Que Choisir has taken Nestlé Waters to court, requesting a suspension of sales under the "natural mineral water" label. A decision from the court was expected on November 18th.

  • Nestlé's Response: Nestlé Waters maintains its water is safe and has been working with authorities on the issue. They claim the 0.45 micron filtration is now approved and have launched communications informing consumers about the situation. They also highlight the continued strong sales of their products.

  • Competitor Response: French competitors have chimed in and are advocating for stricter adherence to the "natural mineral water" regulations.

  • Recent Developments: The court decision is the current focus, with the consumer group and competitors waiting for a ruling from the judges.

3. Boualem Sansal and Political Disputes (Le Figaro)

  • Main Point: The liberation of Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has become entangled in political disputes between the Macron camp and the right-wing (Retailleau).

  • Key Detail: The Macron camp made veiled criticisms, seemingly implying the right-wing pressured for Sansal's release, while the right-wing criticizes the government's "soft diplomacy" with Algeria.

4. RN and Sexist Remarks (Le Figaro)

  • Main Point: Two RN (Rassemblement National) deputies have been sanctioned for making sexist remarks toward an ecologist deputy, Sandrine Rousseau.

  • Key Detail: The President of the Assembly issued a reprimand to Laurent Jacobelli and Kevin Pfeffer.

5. Pétain Commemoration Controversy (Le Figaro)

  • Main Point: A representative of the ADMP (Association pour la Défense de la Mémoire Patriotique) described Marshal Pétain (a controversial figure from WWII) as "the first resistance fighter in France" at a mass.

  • Key Detail: This triggered outrage and condemnation from across the political spectrum.

6. Karine Jacquemart Profile (Liberation)

  • Main Point: A profile of Karine Jacquemart

  • Key Detail: unknown

7. Microplastics and Exposure (Liberation)

  • Main Point: An article discussing ways to limit exposure to microplastics in daily life through diet, air quality and water.

  • Key Detail: Highlights concerns about wide scale exposure to microplastics.

8. Michelin Green Star (Liberation)

  • Main Point: Discusses the state of the Michelin Green Star and the challenge of green practices within fine dining

  • Key Detail: While some are concerned with its decline, sustainable and responsible restaurations continue to flourish.


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