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8 July 2021
France drops initiative to hold climate change referendum after Senate votes against it
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12 May 2021
In France, likely delay for climate change referendum after senate amendments
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16 March 2021
In France, lower house approves proposal to add climate protections to constitution
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10 December 2020
Op-ed: As France explores proportional representation, is it a cure for democratic discontent?
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7 December 2020
Proposed constitutional amendments to address climate change stall in France
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5 October 2020
New Caledonia rejects independence from France in referendum
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22 June 2020
France uses citizens' assembly on climate crisis to propose legal changes
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2 November 2018
New Caledonia to hold referendum on independence from France
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22 August 2018
Presidential liability under the French and American constitutions
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23 July 2018
France: Macron's proposed constitutional reforms weaken separation of powers, critics say
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11 July 2018
Macron to address French parliament on constitutional reform
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11 July 2018
Op-ed: What place should the environment have in the constitution?
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28 June 2018
'Race' out, gender equality in as France updates constitution
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15 February 2018
Europe on the agenda of France's constitutional reform
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1 December 2017
French temporary tax cleared by ConCourt
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