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► HELP FOR WINE FARMERS. (21:15) In an effort to rebalance supply and demand, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard announced the disbursement of 130 million euros for the permanent removal of vines in France. It’s a new plan to support grape growers in the face of climate change, declining consumption and Donald Trump’s trade wars.
► WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. (20:30) Starting March 29, 2026, visitors will be able to discover a new area in the Ile-de-France park dedicated to Snow Queen. We visited it in the preview.
► PUTIN SAYS “NIET” ON (NEW) PEACE PLAN. (19:55) Moscow firmly rejected European amendments to Ukraine’s peace plan, deemed “totally counterproductive,” but welcomed the original American version, deemed “acceptable,” reports Emmanuel Berretta. The Kremlin wants to negotiate directly with Washington, without involving Europe and Ukraine, which are now under pressure as Trump threatens to cut aid to Kyiv. The diplomatic equation is tense.
► SILVER DIES IN AN ACCIDENT. (18:50) One soldier died and two others were injured in an absolute emergency this Monday in Aude, in an accident involving a vehicle carrying five members of a marine rifle company returning from training. Traffic on RD33 was cut off, and 42 firefighters, as well as the gendarmerie, intervened. The exact circumstances of the accident remain unknown at this time.
► FLOODING: TWO ORANGE DEPARTMENTS ALERT. (17:20) Météo-France has placed the Doubs and Jura under an orange flood warning, with the Loue continuing to rise after heavy rain. Greater excesses are expected, Vigicrues warned, and called for caution. Ain, Savoie, Haute-Savoie and Isère are on orange flood alert status until tonight, while Dordogne, Corrèze and Gironde are back on yellow status.
► TWO DIE IN PLANE CRASH. (15:55) Two people died Monday in a small plane crash in Entrepierres, near Sisteron, in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, said the prefecture, which opened an investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The plane leaving Fayence (Var) disappeared from radar in the morning. Significant resources were mobilized, including two helicopters from the gendarmerie and army. The wreck is located in a steep area of the city.
► SUSPENSION OF PENSION REFORMS UNDER EXAMINATION TUESDAY IN THE SENATE. (15:10) The Senate will consider a proposal to postpone pension reform on Tuesday afternoon, Gérard Larcher decided at a presidential conference. The surprise enrollment comes as senators still have to deal with more than 250 amendments to the Social Security budget, adding to an already tense parliamentary calendar.
► TRUMP’S PLAN A BIG “NO” FOR EUROPE. (14:15) Widely condemned in Europe, Trump’s plan for Ukraine, seen as a Kyiv capitulation, is fueling divisions within the EU, explains Brice Couturier in his press review. From Warsaw to Madrid, reactions have varied between security concerns, categorical denial and diplomatic caution. Even though Moscow is facing hot and cold weather, one question dominates: will Europe be able to resist the pressure of a treaty it deems dangerous?
► MUSIC. (1 p.m.) Singer Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, his wife announced in an Instagram post. The international artist suffered from pneumonia. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the death of my husband, Jimmy Cliff, following an epileptic seizure followed by pneumonia,” his wife wrote on social media.
► WEATHER. (12:05) In its latest bulletin, Météo-France has placed the departments of Ain, Isère, Savoie and Haute-Savoie on orange rain flood alert. “The disturbance produces abundant rainfall this Monday from the southwest to the eastern side of the country. Significant accumulations are expected on the western slopes of the mountains and in the Southwest. Heavy snowfall in the Alps at altitudes above 1,600 to 1,800 meters. Added to this are strong winds on the Channel and Atlantic coastlines,” explained Météo-France.
► BUDGET. (11:45) From the grounds of the Hôtel de Matignon, Sébastien Lecornu speaks of “reporting to the country where we are”. The Prime Minister took stock of the country’s budget situation. He criticized the “cynicism of certain parties” who had spoken “about special legislation, about failure, about a regulation at a time when Parliament could have taken the opportunity to present a budget to the State”. The head of government wants to consult with lawmakers “next week” on the military aspects of the budget. He announced that he would receive party leaders this week.
► DEATH OF UDO KIER. (10:05) This German actor died at the age of 81. Udo Kier has appeared in more than 200 films. He played the main character in the hit film Meat for Frankenstein (1973). He was also seen coming in Blood for Dracula in 1974. The reason for his death is unknown.
► ECONOMIC VIOLENCE. (09:45) According to an Ifop survey conducted for the National Federation of Solidarité Femmes and Crédit Mutuel, almost one in four women has experienced economic violence from their partner. “Young people are the group most likely to experience this: this occurs in 37% of women aged 18-35 who have been in a relationship,” said the study.
► SEXUAL VIOLENCE. (09:05) At France Inter, Emmanuel Grégoire, Paris City Hall PS candidate, revealed that he was a victim of sexual violence as a child. This fact occurred “over several months” during extracurricular activities. “I am someone who has carried deep wounds for a very long time, silent wounds, like millions of French people,” said Emmanuel Grégoire. Today, he wants to “lift the silence.”
►FLU. (08:20) According to pharmacist statistics, almost 8 million French people have been vaccinated against the flu virus since the start of the vaccination campaign. This figure represents an increase of 21% compared to last year’s data at the same time. To be precise, as of November 20, a total of 7,932,585 doses had been injected, with the elderly, pregnant women and those suffering from chronic diseases being the main groups.
► JUSTICE. (07:20) In November 2019, in Dax, an 18-year-old girl died of beta-blocker poisoning. Her mother was on trial starting Monday before Mont-de-Marsan was tried for poisoning her and her youngest daughter. Read Marion Cocquet’s article about the Maylis Daubon puzzle.
► WEATHER. (6:15 a.m.) In its 6 a.m. bulletin, Météo-France put the Dordogne, Gironde and Corrèze departments on orange rain flood alert. “The disturbance produces abundant rainfall this Monday from the southwest to the eastern side of the country. Significant accumulations are expected on the western slopes of the mountains and in the Southwest. Heavy snowfall in the Alps. Added to this are strong winds on the Channel and Atlantic coasts,” wrote Météo-France.
► NEW VERSION OF THE PEACE PLAN. (03:35) Washington and Kyiv developed a “new, improved version” of the American text after negotiations in Geneva followed by a European counter-proposal. In a joint statement, the United States and Ukraine reported “very productive” discussions that would continue.
► POSSIBLE TRUMP-ZELENSKY MEETING. (00:20) American and Ukrainian officials are discussing a possible visit by the Ukrainian president to Washington as early as this week to discuss a peace plan with Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. This means letting the two presidents settle the most sensitive questions in America’s plans, especially the territorial question.
► THE EYES OF XAVIER GORCE.
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► LE SEA PEN. (11:05 p.m.) She still hopes to run in 2027. “No, I am not giving up at all, I am very aggressive,” said Marine Le Pen in an interview with Western France. “I mean, if the Court of Cassation makes a decision too close to the election date, the National Rally campaign will not be able to take place in good conditions”
► BOUALEM SANSAL SPEAKS. (21:20) “Life is difficult in prison. We feel like we are dying (…) It’s complicated. I rediscover the scent, the whisper… It will take a few days, I think, to restructure my ideas,” said the writer on France 2. His speech remained limited: “I control my every word. I worry about my family. If I return to Algeria, I’m afraid my wife will be arrested. I think of my cellmate Christophe Gleizes and dozens of prisoners politics. »
