09:07⇢Deputies Kill Low Emission Zones
⌨The newspapers report on French deputies voting to eliminate low emission zones (ZFE) that restrict older vehicle circulation in cities, with the measure passing 98-51 through an alliance of RN-UDR, right-wing parties, LFI and some Macronists (Le Monde, France TV Info, Libération). The vote represents a setback for the government and environmental groups, who describe it as a regression despite data showing ZFE effectiveness in reducing harmful emissions. Simultaneously, a US federal court blocked Trump's reciprocal tariffs after five small American businesses - including a pipe manufacturer, cycling store and wine importer - successfully challenged the measures, highlighting their dependence on imported products (BFMTV, Les Echos). France faces rising social security deficits, with experts warning the system is becoming "out of control" and suggesting pension cuts may be necessary to avoid collapse (Le Point). Paris real estate buyers face additional bad news, while record-breaking temperatures of 30-35°C are forecast across France during the Ascension weekend (Le Parisien, Le Figaro).