Moody’s cuts outlook on France as Lecornu struggles to pass budget – POLITICO
Friday’s decision “reflects the increased risk that the fragmentation of the country’s political landscape will continue to impair…
France Gets Fresh Warning on Debt as Moody’s Turns Negative
Moody’s Ratings cut France’s credit outlook to negative from stable, adding to warnings on the country’s bloated public…
Moody’s says it will be ‘very challenging’ for France to rein in budget ahead of key verdict – POLITICO
France has been in the throes of heightened political instability for the last two years, cycling through no…
Macron publicly backs PM’s decision to freeze landmark pensions reform – POLITICO
The freeze helped ensure Lecornu’s government would at least temporarily have the tacit support of the Socialists, who…
France’s Third Downgrade in a Year Is a Call to Step Up, Lescure Says
France can’t afford to ignore the third credit-rating reduction in less than a year, according to French Finance…
France Gets Debt Warning as S&P Downgrades in Unscheduled Move
S&P Global Ratings downgraded France, dealing another blow to the country’s credibility as a weakened minority government struggles…
Macron’s pension reform gamble poses dilemma for center-left opposition – POLITICO
The social security budget would likely need votes from the Socialists, whose 69 lawmakers hold the balance of…
Top French union leader says entire pensions system should be rebuilt – POLITICO
Momentum to suspend the reform, which remains unpopular, has grown in recent days after the collapse of a…
Nerves jangle in Europe as France heads into another political crisis
France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen as she arrives for a summit…
Brigitte Macron to offer ‘scientific evidence’ proving she is female amid U.S. lawsuit – National
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte Macron, will bring scientific evidence to a U.S. court…
At 65, French retirees out-earn workers—while many U.S. boomers can’t afford to retire
French retirees over the age of 65 now make more money relative to the average salary of working-age…
Canadian AI firm Cohere targets growth in Europe with Paris office
By Florence Loeve PARIS (Reuters) -Canadian AI startup Cohere is expanding operations in Europe, intensifying competition with homegrown…