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Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now! 🥇 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Equipe France (@equipefra) is simply aiming for the Paralympic double It would be a great achievement for me and my family I think I can say that my Games would be a complete success if I'd won this gold medal and been flag bearer the Frenchman is counting on the support of the Parisian public “There are a lot of differences with Tokyo we're all hoping to experience that at the Paralympic Games too We've got some monstrous iconic sites Paris is the most beautiful city in the world I think we're going to have some pretty exceptional Paralympic Games,” he hopes Picture by CPSF/KMSPHaving felt “very proud to be French” at the Olympic Games Alexis Hanquinquant is keen to build on this success by doing his compatriots proud “The Paralympic Games aren't just Games on the cheap they're Olympic Games with a difference we all have our little differences,” he said Nantenin Keïta and Alexis Hanquinquant named flag-bearers As the second Plenary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality opened in Rome October 2 some French Catholics have told La Croix that they have distanced themselves from the process encouraged people to look for the first concrete signs of transformation When Chantal Bartet, 77, reads about the latest developments in the global consultation process launched by Pope Francis in 2021 to reflect on synodality “It’s like we’re rowing and rowing and still rowing just to keep it going here,” said the deacon’s wife she was one of the most active parishioners in her diocese She widely circulated the Vatican’s questionnaire and compiled over a hundred responses it's been something of a “black hole.” “We regret the general lack of communication about the subject no longer aligning with the initial expectations,” she lamented The first national synthesis sent by French bishops to the Vatican in June 2022 expressed strong—sometimes contradictory—expectations for change from the 150,000 faithful involved in the process young people and more conservative Catholics were largely absent from this notable sample As the synod's second session opened in Rome October 2, the mobilization of French Catholics seems to have undeniably waned This trend is also observed elsewhere in Western Europe by French-Swiss theologian Arnaud Join-Lambert the synod raised strong expectations for structural changes which excited some groups while making others uncomfortable The synod's subsequent focus on a way of doing and thinking within the church has diluted the interest of both its supporters and detractors,” the expert in synodality explained Among the 20 or so French participants surveyed by La Croix most attribute their disengagement from the process to a lack of “transparency” regarding progress and difficulties or to the decision to “exclude” certain topics—handing them over to dedicated working groups—that had generated considerable feedback from the field “Many people lost interest when the pope announced that issues such as women's diaconate and blessings for same-sex couples would not be discussed after the release of Fiducia supplicans They had hoped these topics would be debated at the new Vatican assembly,” said Christiane Joly a member of the Saint-François-Xavier community These issues could still come up for discussion as synod members have requested to be involved in the reflections of these working groups one of the leading figures in the 2022 initiative in his parish in Yvelines recent months have brought deep disillusionment: “On the issue of women's roles I even considered converting to Protestantism for a time." “We sense that the outcome of this assembly could lead to further disappointment,” said another French observer “There is a desire to delay to avoid any risk of schism: once again we see how the universal church is not uniform.” While acknowledging that “disappointments” may have arisen in recent months coordinator of the synod for the church in France emphasized the richness of the synodal process itself: “It has this destabilizing aspect that is a strength: it’s the Holy Spirit guiding us The goal is not to arrive in Rome with an agenda but with the desire to go further in discernment,” he stressed also highlighting the French church's commitment to contributing to reflections particularly on the model of episcopal councils are calling for a broader perspective beyond the October deadline “Where we are used to functioning in the short term linked to specific events and a need for results this synod calls for a fundamental revolution in how we live as a church This takes time,” said theologian Isabelle Morel director of the Higher Institute of Pastoral Catechetics (ISPC) who led the writing of the recent book Keys for a Synodal Church Some have already identified concrete results on the ground “The synodal process is no longer at the center of our dioceses' lives but we cannot say it hasn’t permeated them The method of conversation in the Spirit has spread and it is often requested by those who have experienced it,” said Guillaume Houdan a deacon in the Diocese of Rouen and a member of the national synod team As for the widespread local demand to reform the church's governance “things are changing: at least two-thirds of our episcopal councils are now made up of about 35% laypeople and 30% women,” he continued some women have even been appointed “general delegates”—the equivalent of vicars general Some tangible signs still demonstrate the desire not to let the initial momentum fade A monthly webinar for analyzing synod-related themes launched in March by the Catholic Institute of Paris the synod appears where it was least expected Chantal Bartet was recently moved to hear a community of Indian nuns who discreetly care for retired priests near her dedicate a prayer intention for the synod during a Mass the Vatican announced a refocusing of the topics to be addressed at the second Plenary Assembly of the Synod which will be held in Rome from October 2 to 27 Ten themes—including “specific ministerial forms” and “controversial doctrinal and ethical issues”—were removed from the discussions to be further examined by dedicated working groups which are expected to submit their conclusions in June 2025 synod members expressed their desire to be involved in the work of these groups during the October session “The work of these groups will remain synodal,” stated the Holy See's communication Shopping in the aisles of the supermarket for food or picking out a new smartwatch from the electronics shop have something in common: The consumer expects that food will not poison them and similarly that a smartwatch won’t suddenly catch fire Consumer protections in Europe have been around for decades and they serve us by holding manufacturers accountable to standards and regulations the regulator must step in to ensure that we are not only provided relief but also that the producer must change their ways Our health and safety are the guiding lights that protect us Over 20 years ago Europe’s “Blue Guide” about putting products on the single market was first written we still lived in a world defined by supply chains of objects and the distribution of physical items But as our lives have become increasingly lived in the digital domain we have been exposed to new risks via social networks We have seen our credit cards stolen and our identities impersonated Our digital safety has not been adequately protected by large multinational corporations because cybersecurity has taken a back seat to profits the European Commission has been busy drafting new regulations to protect us With the advent of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and its associated Product Liability Directive (PLD) the shopping aisles have been extended to include products with digital elements Any system connected with a data interface will be required to comply with these new cybersecurity requirements; this includes downloadable software The norm is going to become: reporting breaches to regulators (and the users) maintaining a bill of materials and user instructions for at least 5 years and potentially undergoing a compliance certification this will usher in a new age of digital safety in which we can finally put faith in the platforms upon which we live much of our lives there will finally be incentives to minimise risk and protect their users from potentially life-changing cyber-attacks you are going to have to make tough decisions about your cyber resilience If you are interested in getting in early to learn more about the regulatory, legal, and business perspectives of the CRA and PLD, you are warmly invited to register to join CrabNebula’s free ”Software as a Product” seminar at the Malta Chamber on July 24 If you can’t attend the in-person event, there will also be a livestream. 2022The Nobel Prize-winning French author in Italy last May.Photo: Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveEarlier this week literary Twitter was abuzz with speculation about the Nobel Prize for literature Someone there mentioned the French writer Annie Ernaux as a candidate—giving her 20–1 odds—among a host of others I thought Ernaux’s win improbable and responded but with regard to Ernaux—whose work I have followed for decades—I think it’s an uphill battle for women who write about their lives to win the respect they deserve or for their work to be considered ‘universal’ in that way.” with the Swedish Academy praising “the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots and collective restraints of personal memory.” It’s a great moment for memoir and for the precise use of language in the service of emotional truth I first encountered Ernaux’s work in the 1990s when I was involved in a long affair with a married man that had me traveling back and forth between Paris and New York most of them relatively brief accounts drawn from her memories of a life—which doesn’t immediately strike one as the stuff of literature the daughter of a farm boy and a factory worker who both left school at 12 and who came far enough up in the world to run a provincial café and general store The first in her family to receive an advanced education she worked for years as a teacher of literature eventually becoming part of the French national correspondence school CNED (Her two slim books devoted to her parents’ lives are haunted by a sense of the class betrayal that her ascension to the rank of writer meant to her.) The unenviable tasks littering her days in her work include essays to mark eventually moving to the modern suburb of Paris where she still lives today at some remove from the French literary establishment Its heroism lies in its very reserve as it mines experiences that are both intensely personal and because of their concrete rootedness in material culture of the week following her mother’s death: “I would start to cry for no particular reason … I emerged from a heavy slumber remembering nothing of my dreams except that my mother was in them Quite often I forgot how to do things in the right order I would have to stop and think before going on to the next stage washing them.” Is there a more spare yet moving description of the way grief over a loved one’s death throws a wrench into the gears of life “Now I have finished taking possession of the legacy with which I had to part when I entered the educated In Happening she recalls, 40 years after the fact, her desperate search as a 23-year-old student in early-1960s France for a back-alley abortion. (A film based upon the book and directed by Audrey Diwan was awarded the Golden Lion at Venice last year.) She is both unsparing and unapologetic—shameless restored my will to read after a difficult time in life had robbed me of it (Full disclosure: I’m far from home right now lies unopened on my bedside table.) In that book she writes of the few years she spent involved with a married foreign diplomat while in her 50s and nothing else then seems to matter for her—not even the writing which is otherwise her most constant companion “What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life The world would split open,” the poet and activist Muriel Rukeyser wrote we may still be waiting for the world to split open but Annie Ernaux has fulfilled that mission How wonderful it is that a wider audience will now be introduced to this writer of devastating simplicity and experience her work Ryan Murphy Has Finally Found His Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy The Best Books of 2025 So Far Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Adolescence, the British Netflix Drama That’s Quickly Gone Viral “I Didn’t Want to Box Myself In”: On Mayhem, Lady Gaga Crafts Perfect Pop for a Chaotic World Listen to The Run-Through with Vogue a weekly podcast featuring the most exciting stories and hot takes from the worlds of culture Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Books by French author Annie Ernaux are on display at the Swedish Academy after the announcement that Ernaux is this years winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature at the Swedish Academy in Stockholm French writer Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature the Swedish Academy announced here on Thursday "for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory." Ernaux consistently and from different angles examines a life marked by strong disparities regarding gender Her path to authorship was long and arduous permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy said at the announcement press conference that he was not able to reach Ernaux by phone today He added that this year's prize would be presented in Stockholm in December Ernaux's work is "uncompromising and written in plain language scraped clean," and when she reveals "the agony of the experience of class she has achieved something admirable and enduring," the academy said in the press release Ernaux was born in 1940 and grew up in the small town of Yvetot in Normandy She is one of the most influential female writers in contemporary French literary circles and her major works include A Woman's Story 1.Comments will appear only after being approved by our team so it might be a while before your comment is posted 2.In accordance with the Regulations on Internet News and Information Services and other related laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China comments should not contain anything that is obscene Please [ Login ] to leave a comment The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux (1940) the Swedish Academy praises Ernaux 'for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory' All books in the list below come from the collections of Leiden University Libraries (UBL) and can be borrowed through the Catalogue. Alexis Hanquinquant became Para triathlon paralympic champion in Tokyo (Japan) nearly 4 minutes ahead of his closest rival It was a crowning achievement for this immense 35-year-old champion a three-time world gold medallist before winning the grail in the Land of the Rising Sun Legitimate to be elected by his peers, the 38-year-old from Yvetot would make a superb flag-bearer. But he is up against competition from the legendary David Smétanine, the 49-year-old para-swimmer and nine-time Paralympic medallist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexis Hanquinquant (@alexis_hanquinquant) His life was turned upside down on August 5 when his right leg was crushed by a piece of machinery while he was working as a mason he had to undergo a knee amputation three years later sport seemed to be an outlet for the Norman His story was put down on paper a few weeks ago with the publication of his book La Rage de vaincre co-written with journalist Marie-Céline Dubois 2024 will undoubtedly be a milestone for this determined and inspiring athlete. And with good reason: she will retire at the end of the Paris 2024 Games, her final challenge at home. But before leaving the track, Nantenin Keïta experienced what thousands of athletes dream of doing in their careers: carrying the Olympic flame. On May 8, the sprinter was the first torchbearer to carry the flame on French soil. A moment out of time. Her disability has never removed her from her goals. Obstinate, she doesn't think albinism is a weak point, any more than her blindness (she only has 0.7 and 0.8 tenths in her eyes, with difficulties in perceiving colours and distances). As a member of the T13 category, she has been on the podium for 20 years in the 100, 200 and 400m. Her performances have made her one of France's most successful para-athletes, with 14 international medals to her name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nantenin Keita (@nanto_k) After she earned an advanced technician's diploma (BTS) in Business Studies she's been working in the Human Resources team at Malakoff Médéric since 2009 she works to promote the integration of people with disabilities and their career development brought her to the Legion of Honour in 2016 and a status of a leader in the French Paralympic delegation David Smétatine is a reference in French Para swimming The 49-year-old from Grenoble (Isère) has a long list of achievements to his name: double Paralympic champion in the 50 m and 100 m freestyle in 2008 he also won three gold medals at the World Championships in Eindhoven (Netherlands) in 2010 (in the 50 m the Frenchman rediscovered a taste for competition thanks to swimming a discipline he was already practicing in his early life With more than 20 years at the highest level the man from Isère native has no fewer than 155 national championship titles to his name Decorated with the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit, he has also held a number of political posts. Former regional councillor for the Rhône-Alpes region, he was also special adviser to the director general of services for his home town of Grenoble. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DAVID SMETANINE | PLY (@davidsmetanineofficiel) The one who is aiming for the role of flag-bearer for the French delegation for the first time – at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, scheduled for August 28 – hopes to win a majority of the athletes' votes in order to best represent all of France's para sporting nations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nelia Barbosa (@nelia_brbs) To be able to complete her 200 metres in 46 seconds Sometimes even three times a day during her training periods Her place at the CREPS (Regional Physical and Sports Education Centre) in Villeneuve-sur-Lot (47) enables her to work on the smallest technical and physical details which will hopefully lead her to the top step of the podium this summer in Paris as the young woman is looking to the long term Wearing the French flag this year would be a wonderful surprise for the Lisbon (Portugal) native All you need to know about the Opening Ceremony The Steering Committee is aimed at providing an overall strategic direction intended to set a clear roadmap for strategic project prioritisation and ensure effective implementation of the project The committee also intends to monitor alignment of the CP with relevant national policies strategies and industrial growth targets to CP activities with a view to contributing to the implementation of the national industrial development agenda Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade said the UNIDO Country Programme (CP) 2022 – 2025 will cover a range of component among which include: value chains and agro-industry development modernization and upgrading of enterprises entrepreneurship development towards Industry and the integration of youth and women in productivity will secure the country on the path of inclusive and sustainable development which would benefit all Gambians and be a great source of job creation said that the Country Programme’s objective will enhance The Gambia’s productive and trade capacities towards an increase food security noting that it will further reduce poverty the Organization has implemented over 90 projects in the country in collaboration with various partners including the private sector and development partners in the areas of institutional capacity building investment promotion and productive skills development,” Mr Narissa Seegulam from the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator pointed out that the West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) funded by the European Union will support several selected value chains at the national and regional levels in order to promote structural transformation and better access to regional and international markets relevant to social and environmental concerns This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Estonia has the most competitive tax code in Europe – and the UK and Germany are surging while Italy stays in the doldrums the US-based think tank cites Tallinn’s 20% rates on corporate and individual income and a property tax that looks at land value rather than investment as it awarded the Baltic nation top global position for the eleventh year running Businesses can choose to invest in any number of countries throughout the world to find the highest rate of return,” the report said adding that competitive and neutral tax codes can promote sustainable growth The report looks at which countries offer the lowest marginal rates – but also examines more detailed structural features such as how likely tax systems are to distort behaviour It cites research showing that corporate income tax is the most harmful to the economy – though alternative sources of revenue Czechia slipped three places in the annual rankings after raising corporate tax rates from 19% to 21% but Germany and the UK are praised for offering more generous allowances for corporate investment in equipment Italy is rated the least competitive tax code in Europe just behind France – and Rome is criticised for its having “multiple distortionary property taxes” and an unusually narrow VAT base The news comes as major European countries struggle to boost their economies – but also recover public finances that were battered first by the pandemic France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier recently announced he’ll raise billions by hiking taxes on big businesses and the wealthy as he seeks to bring down the country’s deficit – among the highest in the bloc – in line with EU rules The idea of countries competing to tempt business via the tax code has also led to fears of a race to the bottom – not least in a world where digital businesses can often easily shift operations Developed countries meeting in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have already agreed that big corporations should face a minimum tax rate of 15% on their profits The EU’s top court also recently ruled that a tax concession in Ireland that saw Apple pay rates as low as 0.005% amounted to an unlawful subsidy Despite its low corporate tax rate and reputation for business-friendly deals high taxes on income and dividends put Ireland towards the bottom of the Tax Foundation’s table Lucie Guerra ©s_bukley/ShutterstockAvis aux fans du cinéaste : une galerie normande accueillera rendra hommage à David Lynch dans le cadre d'une exposition qui lui sera dédiée à l'été 2025 Sa disparition a mis le monde du cinéma et de la culture en deuil. Le 16 janvier dernier, l’immense cinéaste David Lynch quittait ce monde laissant derrière lui des œuvres du 7e Art mais pas que qui ont bouleversé des générations entières Pour rendre hommage à cet artiste de talent située à Yvetot en Normandie organise une exposition en son honneur du 21 juin au 21 septembre 2025 L’occasion de (re)découvrir ses plus fascinantes réalisations et de s’offrir une plongée dans son univers à la fois sombre et onirique.  Une publication partagée par Outpump (@outpump) C’était un cinéaste incontournable, c’est indéniable. On lui doit notamment dix longs-métrages parus entre 1977 et 2006 dont Elephant Man Il est également particulièrement connu pour ses courts-métrages également ou ses séries dont Twin Peaks David Lynch s’est affranchi de tous les codes cinématographiques pour développer un univers qui lui est propre Mais il avait bien plus d’une corde à son arc artistique En plus du cinéma, David Lynch avait également conquis le monde de la littérature avec Mon histoire vraie en 2006 et L’Espace du rêve en collaboration avec Kristine McKenna en 2018 La publicité n’avait aucun secret pour lui puisqu’il a réalisé différents spots publicitaires à partir des années 1990 pour des marques telles qu’Yves Saint Laurent Il a contribué à de nombreuses productions musicales dont certaines se sont retrouvées dans ses films comme les titres “Mountains Falling” et “Go Get Some” issus de l’album Blue Bob qu’il a réalisé en 2001 C’est en 2011 qu’il avait notamment sorti son premier album solo Une publication partagée par EMIL OSKAR ANDERSSON (@daily_paintings) David LynchGalerie Duchamp7, rue Percée — 76190, YvetotDu 21 juin au 21 septembre 2025Plus d’infos Ce musée parisien incontournable vient de fermer ses portes pour 2 ans Une immense expo consacrée à Cléopâtre arrive à l’IMA cet été Le Paris d’Agnès Varda raconté en photos au Musée Carnavalet Digital nomads are not tied to an office desk for the usual 9-5 they can be found typing away in a coffee shop preparing a spreadsheet at the beach or holding an online conference in the comfort of their living room Malta is not new to the concept of digital nomads and thousands of expats – both from the EU and outside the EU – already live and work here – but who are they Originally from the US but living in Germany and France since 2000 Daniel Thompson-Yvetot arrived in Malta for a short holiday in September last year I knew I wanted to stay here longer… and now I received my Nomad visa including my own Maltese ID card and I believe Malta can be the place I call home and where I set up my new business idea.” Working away from an office was not a new concept for Thompson-Yvetot saying that he worked from home for over a decade before moving to Malta “When the COVID pandemic hit and everyone was experiencing a shift in their work routine and working remotely “What did affect me was having this sudden urge to travel and see more of the world,” he said he travelled to other parts of Europe and ended up in Malta “I found the Mediterranean landscape charming and people welcoming but also tough – in the sense that they are friendly but are strong to their original roots I found that very interesting,” he said He also took an interest in the history and archaeology of the island and most mornings begins his day looking out across his balcony in Senglea and appreciating the beauty of the ancient city WiFi and my phone I can work from the comfort of my own home,” he said checking in with engineers from his company who are spread out across the world in places like Taiwan and I try to work as much as possible during the week so on the weekends I can grab my camera check out historical sites and have brunch with friends and new people that I meet in the digital nomad community,” he said Italian consultant and trainer Viviana Premazzi originally moved to Malta in 2017 to work for an international company based on the island Yet soon enough the company shut down – which brought about the opportunity for her to set up her own remote business and I decided to set up Global Mindset Development where I provide training to companies to promote diversity equity and inclusion policies,” she said “I have been self-employed for most of my working life but the pandemic has taught me and others about the importance of having a proper balance between work and leisure Many people worked overtime during the pandemic since everything is online but it is important I find time to go for my daily walks and fit in a yoga session.” Apart from falling in love with the island she praised Malta’s professional healthcare system after undergoing  major surgery back in 2018 “Many people are attracted to the quality of life here Many people in fact message me asking what life is like in Malta “Other digital nomads also contact me looking to make connections,” she said Daniel Goebel took the plunge to leave Germany and work remotely in Malta back in 2016 we realised that there was no proper community for digital nomads in Malta so we set up one in Senglea,” he said Goebel then went on to launch the Digital Nomad Association and believes it is important to invest in digital nomads and expats coming to Malta myself and six other digital nomads wrote to the government explaining why Malta should become the safe haven for remote workers we became consultants to Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship Alex Muscat and we work together to bring about one of the best nomad visas in the world,” he explained the Digital Nomad Association organised a meet-up that attracted 160 nomads “It was one of the biggest digital nomad meet-ups in the world despite Malta being the smallest island in the Mediterranean,” Goebel said He added there is still a “long road” ahead for digital nomads in Malta with the need to improve digital infrastructures and the hopes of creating a digital physically nomad creativity space in Valletta please register for free or log in to your account.