Environmentalist senator and former candidate for the 2022 presidential election Yannick Jadot announces that he is seeking to succeed Anne Hidalgo as mayor of Paris in 2026, in an interview published Monday January 20 by The Parisian. “The common assessment, the desire for unity of our electorate, the threat of a united right lead me … Read more
Environmental activist Paul Watson, detained in Greenland and demanded by Japan for acts linked to his fight against whaling, has requested French nationality, lawyer Jean Tamalet, coordinator of his defense team, announced on Thursday. to the AFP. This request was made on Wednesday, said Me Tamalet, considering that it “takes on its full meaning when … Read more
Equipped with signs “Saving whales is not a crime”more than a hundred people gathered on Wednesday in Paris to demand the release of environmental activist Paul Watson, detained in Greenland and threatened with extradition to Japan. Shortly before the announcement of the 73-year-old American-Canadian’s continued detention until November 13, demonstrators gathered, notably at the call … Read more
A fierce opponent of whaling detained in Greenland, environmental activist Paul Watson requested political asylum in France from Emmanuel Macron. He hopes to avoid being extradited to Japan, which is pursuing him for acts dating back 14 years. Here are the main issues surrounding this case. – What is Paul Watson accused of? The 73-year-old … Read more
Detained in Greenland for three months and under extradition request from Japan for a case dating back 14 years, environmental activist Paul Watson asked “political asylum” to France, Sea Shepherd France announced on Wednesday. This request was made in a letter to the French head of state “a few days ago”declared during a press conference … Read more