> **U.S. demands French companies comply with federal anti-discrimination laws**
> A letter from the U.S. Embassy asks French companies to prove that they are not implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programs that violate federal laws, or risk being barred from working with the U.S. government.
> Several French companies have received a letter from the US embassy asking whether they have internal anti-discrimination programs, which could prevent them from working with the US government, several French media reported on Friday March 28.
> “*The potential contractor or offeror certifies that it (…) does not implement programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion that violate applicable federal anti-discrimination laws*” in the United States, asks a questionnaire attached to the letter sent to several companies, which Agence France-Presse (AFP) was able to view.
> The contractor must also confirm that it is “*in compliance with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws, which is important for government payment decisions*”, and mention the relevant tender or contract number, the questionnaire reads.
> Interviewed by AFP, the entourage of French Economy Minister Eric Lombard said that “*this practice reflects the values of the new American government. They are not ours. The Minister will remind his counterparts in the US government of this,*” according to the response.
> **”Illegal” programs**
> On his first day back in the White House, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring “illegal” “DEI” (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs and policies, promoting equal opportunity, within the federal state
> “*We inform you that Executive Order 14,173, regarding ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based career opportunities, signed by President Trump, also mandatorily applies to all U.S. government suppliers and contractors, regardless of their nationality or the country in which they operate,*” reads the letter published by Le Figaro.
> Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has embarked on a vast reform of the federal government, tracking down public spending deemed wasteful or contrary to his policies, such as programs promoting diversity or inclusion.
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I don’t know how long we’ll be able to keep up with such wild swings in policy every 4 years
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> **U.S. demands French companies comply with federal anti-discrimination laws**
> A letter from the U.S. Embassy asks French companies to prove that they are not implementing diversity, equity and inclusion programs that violate federal laws, or risk being barred from working with the U.S. government.
> Several French companies have received a letter from the US embassy asking whether they have internal anti-discrimination programs, which could prevent them from working with the US government, several French media reported on Friday March 28.
> “*The potential contractor or offeror certifies that it (…) does not implement programs to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion that violate applicable federal anti-discrimination laws*” in the United States, asks a questionnaire attached to the letter sent to several companies, which Agence France-Presse (AFP) was able to view.
> The contractor must also confirm that it is “*in compliance with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws, which is important for government payment decisions*”, and mention the relevant tender or contract number, the questionnaire reads.
> Interviewed by AFP, the entourage of French Economy Minister Eric Lombard said that “*this practice reflects the values of the new American government. They are not ours. The Minister will remind his counterparts in the US government of this,*” according to the response.
> **”Illegal” programs**
> On his first day back in the White House, January 20, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring “illegal” “DEI” (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) programs and policies, promoting equal opportunity, within the federal state
> “*We inform you that Executive Order 14,173, regarding ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based career opportunities, signed by President Trump, also mandatorily applies to all U.S. government suppliers and contractors, regardless of their nationality or the country in which they operate,*” reads the letter published by Le Figaro.
> Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has embarked on a vast reform of the federal government, tracking down public spending deemed wasteful or contrary to his policies, such as programs promoting diversity or inclusion.
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I don’t know how long we’ll be able to keep up with such wild swings in policy every 4 years
BEING FRENCH IS WOKE
Excusez-moi, mais nous ne comprenons pas anglais.
(Trou du cul.)
Ne wokisme pas
https://i.redd.it/z9qkzeaktire1.gif
yeah if there is anything the french like it’s being told what to do by an authority figure lol
I thought France’s whole thing was pretending to not see race as long as you speak French good?