French deputies reject mandatory Nutri-score labeling on food but adopt tax on alcoholic energy drinks amid heavy debate on the 2025 Social Security budget.
The 2026 French budget debates feature contentious discussions on the Zucman tax amid advancing behavioral taxes on alcohol and tobacco, with political divisions shaping the legislative process.
The French Court of Cassation fines Lidl for selling alcohol to a minor who later died in an accident.
A study highlights a significant decline in substance use among French adolescents, positioning France ahead of European averages.