France seeks to repatriate health data hosting due to privacy fears while its tax data access laws are challenged under European human rights standards.
Restructuring of Santé publique France raises concerns about political control over public health communication and risks suppression of critical prevention campaigns.
France denies Trump's allegations about pressuring Macron to raise drug prices, as Macron condemns U.S. geopolitical threats in Davos and gains European support.
Following a ten-day strike, the French government backs down on contested healthcare measures, aiming to restore dialogue with liberal doctors by removing mandatory prescription targets and unilateral fee cuts.
Lyon hospitals face emergency room overcrowding as medical staff call for the activation of the Plan blanc emergency protocol amid rising patient numbers and delays.
French liberal doctors end a ten-day strike protesting health budget measures but face calls for an unlimited guard strike amid stalled government talks and systemic healthcare issues.
France's Health Ministry launches a four-pronged national plan to combat systemic health misinformation, supported by expert recommendations including visibility scores for website reliability.
Thousands of French doctors, including 2,000 specialists, launch a major protest by departing for Brussels to oppose government health policies on tariffs and prescription regulations.
Healthcare professionals in France strike over social security reforms amid government focus on agricultural protests, revealing political priorities.
Liberal doctors in France continue their strike, rejecting a proposed meeting with the Health Minister, while healthcare services face disruption amid peak flu season and nationwide protests.
Hospitals in Bouches-du-Rhône struggle under a severe flu and bronchiolitis outbreak amid staffing shortages and stable government funding.
A new decree officially expands nurses' roles in France, allowing prescription rights and greater autonomy in patient care as of December 2025.
Hospital federations warn that the 2026 budget's tariff freeze will worsen access to care amid political deadlock over France's budget and healthcare funding.
French health insurance premiums will rise by around 4.5% in 2026 amid rising healthcare costs and demands for urgent expenditure control.
Hauts-de-France announces a new 2025-2030 cultural-health convention promoting cultural access within healthcare to support dignity and social connection.
The government extends vaccination zones and enforces culling in Occitanie amid dermatose nodulaire outbreak, sparking political debates on disease control measures.
The French National Assembly debates and votes on the 2026 Social Security budget amid political divisions and a last-minute health funding increase proposal.
An analysis of how reliance on quantitative data influences public policy and political finance in France, highlighting both transparency benefits and risks of bias.
France's government aims to raise health spending in 2026's social security budget amid political negotiations, with a critical vote pending.
The fatal stabbing of psychiatrist Dr. Jean-Michel Gal in Guadeloupe on December 1 has raised urgent concerns about escalating violence against healthcare workers in the region.
French lawmakers debate the 2026 Social Security budget, highlighting increased health spending and Senate-backed public sector workforce cuts awaiting final approval.
The French government’s 2026 budget increase for military spending at the expense of health and youth programs draws sharp union criticism and concerns about social impact.
Critics label France's drug policies a failure amid rising drug violence, highlighted by a recent politically charged murder linked to narcotrafficking.
The French National Assembly has extended the supervised drug consumption facilities experiment until the end of 2027, reinforcing harm reduction policies amid calls for expansion.
The French National Assembly debates 2026 Social Security budget focus on healthcare expenses, patient franchises, and preventive care measures amid political tensions.
The French National Assembly's social affairs committee has approved limits on sick leave durations, setting maximums of 15 days for city-prescribed leaves and 30 days for hospital stays, as part of the 2026 Social Security budget reforms.
The French National Assembly sees intense opposition to proposed increases in medical franchises within the 2026 Social Security budget, reflecting political divides and public discontent.
France grapples with deep public service budget cuts, especially in health insurance, raising alarms about service quality and accessibility.
October 2025 sees rising medical fees and scrutiny over Paris mayor's expenses as major themes in France.
French households' health spending liability drops to 10% in 2024, below EU average of 15%.
Parliamentary inquiry initiated to investigate failures in mental health policies.
Bipartisan efforts in France address the escalating medical desert crisis.
France witnesses an alarming rise in drug consumption impacting all demographic groups, necessitating immediate response.
The 'France Santé' network seeks to ensure healthcare access within 30 minutes for all citizens, targeting medical deserts in France.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveils 'France Santé' to improve healthcare access in France.
Growing concerns emerge over proposed cuts to thermal cure reimbursements in France's 2025 budget.
France's blood plasma shortage raises alarms over U.S. reliance.