The bill had won broad support in the Assemblée Nationale, but was so watered down by right-wing and centrist lawmakers that supporters of the initiative said it no longer made sense.

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President ​Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a ‘major step’ to protect French children and teenagers.

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The new legislation aims to broaden the restitution of colonial-era assets, introducing clear criteria and a transparent process for handling requests from the countries involved.