France slams US 'interference' in firms' diversity programs – DW – 03/30/2025
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The criticism comes after the US embassy in Paris warned several French firms against using diversity and inclusion programs, a frequent target of the Trump administration.

Summary

France condemned U.S. interference after the U.S. embassy in Paris warned French firms against using diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing a Trump executive order banning such initiatives.

The U.S. letter required companies to certify DEI non-compliance or risk jeopardizing U.S. contracts.

France’s trade ministry called the move “unacceptable,” vowing to defend national values and businesses.

French law prohibits race-based hiring metrics, focusing instead on gender and socioeconomic inclusion.

  • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    761·
    28 days ago

    Just a reminder that France was one of the first countries to recognize the United States as a nation after the revolutionary war. They were also the first nation to join in our war on terror (for better or for worse) after the US triggered Article 5 of NATO.

    Next to the UK, we are burning a faithful and powerful ally, all so Trump can continue to suck Putin’s dick.

    Edit: Corrected.

    • banghida@lemm.eeEnglish
      34·
      28 days ago

      Morocco and Dubrovnik (Republic of) recognised the USA before France.

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
      145·
      28 days ago

      They were also the first nation to join in our war on terror (for better or for worse) after the US triggered Article 5 of NATO.

      FTFY. There’s nothing good about Europe joining the war on terror.