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Court Overturns Decision to Revoke Muslim School's State Contract in Lille
France

Court Overturns Decision to Revoke Muslim School's State Contract in Lille

On Wednesday, the Administrative Court of Lille overturned the decision of the Nord Prefecture that deprived the Muslim high school Averroes of its association contract with the State. Examining the merits of the case for the first time, the judges ruled that the "serious breaches of the fundamental principles of the Republic" alleged by the prefecture were not sufficiently proven and noted irregularities in the procedure.

Drought-Resistant Argan Trees: French Winegrowers Test Moroccan Import to Combat Climate Change
France

Drought-Resistant Argan Trees: French Winegrowers Test Moroccan Import to Combat Climate Change

A unique agricultural experiment is underway in Baixas, in the Pyrénées-Orientales: the first argan trees of Roussillon have been planted there. This initiative is led by a collective of local winegrowers, determined to find alternatives in the face of increasingly dry climatic conditions affecting the region. Their goal is to test the viability of plant species known for their ability to thrive with little water.