The editorial eye. Editorial. Decline in the number of students: towards school deserts?
The number of students is falling inexorably. Today, there are 160,000 fewer than in 2025. A record. It is even more edifying when we look forward ten years from now: France will then have lost 1.7 million students. These figures are dizzying. But this…
UNITED STATES. Donald Trump’s ballroom could be built at the White House
The American Supreme Court on Monday authorized Donald Trump to continue work on the monumental ballroom he wants at the White House, the American president celebrating this decision which, according to him, removes the last threat against his project.…
The editorial eye. Editorial. Put your two feet down like a duck, the work starts again
The last musical notes of the campsite’s “foam party” are still ringing in the heads that we must already relive, on this morning of Tuesday September 1st, an often traumatic experience after several weeks spent in shorts and…
Digital. ChatGPT soon subject to strengthened rules in the European Union
ChatGPT will be subject to reinforced rules within the EU in terms of user protection, provided for by the European legislative arsenal, as will the online gaming platform Roblox, very popular with children, and the social network Reddit, the European…
The editorial eye. Editorial. Insulation and heatwaves: it is becoming urgent to renovate “MaPrimeRénov’”
Those who understand something about “MaPrimeRénov’” raise their finger! Unless you have gone to Polytechnique, it’s not easy to find your way around. Bad news for those who thought they had mastered the subject: the award criteria will…
Iceland. Referendum on the European Union: Icelanders reject a resumption of accession negotiations
Iceland will not resume negotiations for membership of the European Union: the “no” vote won this Sunday, the day after the referendum on this burning issue on the island. According to the final results of a referendum published this Sunday…
Norway. Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII
Norway opened a new page in its history this Saturday with King Haakon VIII, who delivered a speech in memory of his father Harald, a unifying figure who remained on the throne for 35 years. “We are in mourning, but at the same time, seeing that so many…
Venezuela. Trump signs “historic” deal with Caracas to control majority of oil reserves
Donald Trump boasts of having signed the “largest oil deal in world history”. Washington and Caracas announced on Friday that they had reached a “historic” oil deal, which will see the United States take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels…
Presidential election 2027. “We must create momentum”: in Blois for its return to school, the PS wants to believe in its destiny
Eight months before the presidential election, the Socialist Party (PS) wants to play in the big leagues, that of the parties that can conquer power. For the moment, this is far from being the case. In Blois (Loir-et-Cher), where Olivier Faure’s…
Decryption. Social and minor networks: can American regulation be a model for Europe?
Will the European Union follow the American model regarding young people’s use of social networks? On Wednesday, the Meta group (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) signed a historic agreement with nearly fifty American states to regulate…