Liberation of an Israeli-American hostage, Ukraine, End of Life Act … News from this Friday morning-Liberation
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At the end of discussions with American representatives on a truce in Gaza, Hamas said on Sunday that it was going to release the Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander retained in the Palestinian territory since the attacks of October 7, 2023. In response, the Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu said on Monday, May 12, that the release of this hostage would not give rise to A ceasefire In the Gaza Strip or a release of Palestinian prisoners.
The Keeper of the Seals Gérald Darmanin wants to extend the procedure of plead-guilty to crimes, he said in a letter to the magistrates on Sunday, a measure which will be the subject of a bill « At the end of the year »according to the ministry. This procedure makes it possible to judge simple affairs when the person recognizes the facts. For the moment, it is possible for certain crimes but not in criminal matters. The measure aims to unclog assize and criminal courses, and reduce the very long time to hold trials.
This is already the kick -off of the 2025 baccalaureate season: the written tests of « Bac pro » start this Monday, in advance of about a month on the general and technological baccalaureate, in stride of a professional path reform. A total of 188,741 high school students including 25,656 apprentices are candidates for the « Bac Pro » this year, according to a note from the Ministry of National Education. The high school students concerned will work on French and history-geography this Monday, then on the arts, the economy and management on Tuesday.
The end of life back to the assembly
The question of The end of life returns to the hemicycle of the National Assembly on Monday, with in perspective the creation of a « Right to help die » that the executive wants « Very supervised ». MPs will debate two weeks for two billsone on palliative care, and the other on help to die. Regarding this provision, the conditions required to access it will be strict, the patient having to suffer « Of a serious and incurable affection engaging his vital prognosis in the short or medium term ». A solemn vote for each of the law proposals is scheduled for May 27.
Ukraine: meeting of European ministers in London for a ceasefire
Foreign ministers in several European countries meet this Monday in London for discussions « Capitals » on Ukrainetwo days after the ultimatum sent by the Kyiv allies in Moscow to Accept a cease-fire. Around the head of British diplomacy David Lammy, his German, Polish and Spanish counterparts will be present. France will be represented by the Minister responsible for Europe Benjamin Haddad, and the European Union by his head of diplomacy, Kaja Kallas. An Italian representative will also be present.
