What is France’s new national plan to fight against Asian hornets? The hornets represent a triple threat: to the beekeeping industry, to the environment and to public health, said the French minister for biodiversity
SEE: Tears as senators back making abortion a constitutional freedom France is on its way to being first country in world to enshrine abortion access in its constitution
French MPs vote for ban on single-use ‘puff’ electronic cigarettes The bill is now in the hands of the Senate
magazine Senate ban on inclusive language: French experts give pros and cons The overwhelming majority of senators have voted to ban gender-inclusive writing in official documents. We spoke to experts on both sides of the debate
Senate debates compensation for gay people criminalised by France A new proposal seeks to ‘repair society’s error’ and compensate those affected by at least €10,000 each plus extra for every day they spent in prison
Senators vote in favour of no-show fees for GP appointments in France Around 27 million appointments are estimated to be missed by patients each year
Drugs, sex…and a dead cat? Plot thickens in French senator MP case The senator has denied all charges after an MP claimed she began to feel unwell at his home after drinking a glass of Champagne
French senate backs ‘automatic visa’ right for UK second-home owners However, two other amendments including a five-year 'homeowner' visa were rejected
What is ‘automatic visa right’ backed by French senators for Britons? The Senate – upper house of parliament – has voted through new proposed rights for Britons who own second homes in France