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France turns page on Code Noir as Parliament approves symbolic repeal

France’s Parliament has unanimously approved the symbolic repeal of the Code Noir and related legislation governing slavery in its former colonies, closing a legal chapter left formally unresolved since abolition in 1848.

France turns page on Code Noir as Parliament approves symbolic repeal

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Apec meeting 'achieves results, consensus'

Minister of Finance Lan Foan said the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting has achieved "practical" results. The 2026 Apec Finance Ministers' Joint Statement and a policy statement on enhancing regional…

  • Apec Finance Ministers Meeting concludes in Hong Kong with practical results and consensus.
  • 2026 Apec Finance Ministers Joint Statement and policy statement issued.
  • Agreement to strengthen macroeconomic communication and coordination.

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