Social Security budget in Paris: RN deputies respond to the new 49.3 by filing a motion of no confidence

On the social security budget, RN deputies responded by filing a motion of no confidence, as did LFI elected officials to the new 49.3 drawn up by Elisabeth Borne. On Wednesday evening, for the third time in a week, the Prime Minister activated the 49.3 weapon, which allows a bill to be passed without a vote, unless a motion of no confidence is adopted. She is deprived of an absolute majority in the Assembly.

Agreement on iconic regulations: the death certificate for new vehicles approved

The death certificate for new combustion engine vehicles for 2035 has been approved by the European Union. Indeed, for European climate objectives, MEPs and member states have reached an agreement on this emblematic regulation. CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe have been reduced to zero in Europe from 2035 according to what the text provides.

Bad actions in the execution of public service missions: the management of the CHU of Guadeloupe files a complaint

Yesterday, the management of the CHU of Guadeloupe (CHUG) announced that they had filed a complaint after new “abuses”. In a press release, it denounced “damage” and actions that had “hindered the execution of public service missions” at several of its facilities.

The CHU management explained that “Fifty people invaded the CHUG Human Resources Department, blocked the corridor with a wardrobe, cut off the electricity and made it impossible for the agents to carry out their missions.” According to this management, “the activists attacked the schools and training institutes of the CHUG, and forced students to leave the auditoriums and the trainers to leave their offices.” She also points the finger at members of the “collective of organizations in struggle”, which has been fighting against the obligation to vaccinate health workers against Covid-19 since July 2021.

Acquisition of the social network: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter

After completing the $44 billion acquisition of the social network yesterday, several articles in the American specialized press announced that Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla and SpaceX, has taken control of Twitter. According to unnamed sources at The Washington Post, CFO Ned Segal and chief legal officer Vijaya Gadde, the richest man in the world, immediately fired boss Parag Agrawal and two other executives after months of a saga full of twists and turns. Indeed, Twitter did not immediately respond to a request from AFP. Thus, Elon Musk had until Friday to complete the acquisition of the social network, otherwise a trial would have taken place in November.

IN SHORT

A few hours after the vote to continue the strike, a “protocol to end the conflict” was being negotiated yesterday evening between unions and management of the TotalEnergies refinery in Gonfreville-L'Orcher (Seine-Maritime).

Yesterday evening, the National Assembly considered the 2023 defense budget for France, which must increase by three billion euros to reach 43.9 billion euros (excluding pensions), in accordance with the Military Programming Law (LPM 2019-2025). After years of deflation, this represents an increase of 7.4% compared to 2022 and 36% since 2017.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced that a rare case of canine rabies was detected in a shelter in the Paris region in a dog that had bitten several people who were being cared for by the authorities.

Olivier Faure, First Secretary of the Socialist Party denounced today the “nonsense” of President Emmanuel Macron who affirmed Wednesday that Nupes was “hand in hand” with the RN. He accuses him of being “a disseminator of lies” like Donald Trump.

The ATP and WTA announced today that the 2023 tennis season will begin with a new mixed event, the United Cup, to be held in Australia between December 29 and January 8.