- Jun 27
French assisted dying bill clears Assembly review, rejecting conscience clause; vote June 30, final adoption July 15
After a marathon third reading, French MPs are set to vote on a bill legalizing assisted dying on June 30, with final adoption expected July 15. The text excludes a conscience clause for private religious institutions, triggering 4,000-strong protests and warnings that Christian care homes may close.
- Jun 20
France bans alcohol at Fête de la Musique as record red heatwave alerts cover 35 departments
France's government bans public alcohol consumption at the annual Fête de la Musique as an exceptional heatwave puts 35 departments under red alert, with temperatures set to reach 41°C.
- Jun 13
French singer Patrick Bruel faces two more sexual assault complaints
Two women filed new complaints against French singer and actor Patrick Bruel on Friday, alleging rape and sexual assault dating back to 2007 and 2012, as the judicial investigation widens.
- Jun 13
US child protection body flagged Lyhanna murder suspect years before killing, but French police took no action
Years before the murder of 11‑year‑old Lyhanna, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent multiple alerts to French authorities about Jérôme Barella’s online activity, yet the warnings went unheeded amid chronic understaffing and a flood of reports.
- Jun 12
French high court annuls charge downgrade in Nahel shooting, reopens path to murder trial
The Cour de cassation has struck down the Versailles appeals court's decision to reclassify the officer's charges from murder to violence, sending the case back for reconsideration and raising the prospect of a murder trial three years after the teenager's death.
- Jun 11
French singer Patrick Bruel indicted for rape and sexual assault, released under strict court supervision
Patrick Bruel, 67, faces four formal charges of rape, attempted rape and sexual harassment following two days of police questioning. A judge released him on €500,000 bail but barred him from leaving France.
- Jun 10
French singer Patrick Bruel indicted on rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment charges involving nine women
The 67-year-old French singer was indicted Wednesday evening after 48 hours in police custody. Prosecutors have also requested he be placed in pre-trial detention.
- Jun 8
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody as two new rape complaints filed, bringing alleged victims to 13
The 67-year-old singer and actor was taken into custody on Monday in Paris for questioning over accusations of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment, with his detention extended by 24 hours on Tuesday.
- Jun 7
France sees 60,400 protest over Lyhanna case as judicial council pushes back against 'discredit' of magistrates
Nationwide rallies on Monday evening drew 60,400 people across 216 gatherings, while the Superior Council of the Judiciary condemned threats against judges and the 'instrumentalisation' of the tragedy.
- Jun 1
Céline Dion adds 10 Paris concerts for May 2027 after 16 autumn shows sell out in hours
The Canadian singer extends her Paris residency into spring 2027, responding to a pre-sale crush that saw 9 million fans chase 500,000 tickets for the initial autumn run.
