France’s borrowing costs rise after Fitch downgrade
A protester brandishes a smoke flame by a barricade on fire during a demonstration part of the “Bloquons…
Why Macron thinks Lecornu can save France from the abyss – POLITICO
As a former conservative, he has “good relations with Les Républicains party” and represents “continuity” with the president’s…
New French PM spares national holidays – POLITICO
“It is always in times of deadlock and tension that our country has moved forward,” he said. “My…
France’s credit rating cut by Fitch amid political turmoil – POLITICO
The downgrade comes as France is going through a political crisis and is struggling to cut its massive…
How the boomers crippled France
To no one’s surprise, François Bayrou and his government have been deposed by France’s National Assembly following a…
Government downfall tests Macron like never before – POLITICO
In reality, though, the risks of failure are high. Laurent Wauquiez, Les Républicains’ parliamentary leader, warned on Monday…
Wall Street eyes battered French assets as government faces collapse
France’s government is on the brink of collapse in a parliamentary confidence vote that has battered the country’s…
Waking France up to the boomer pension timebomb – POLITICO
Compared to other items on the budget, pensions are particularly hard to adjust, said Hippolyte d’Albis, an economist…
French presidential hopefuls blast PM, then turn on each other in early debate – POLITICO
The debate closed out a two-day conference organized by France’s largest employers’ association, MEDEF, at which Bayrou spoke…
Europe markets on Thurs Aug. 28: Nvidia beat,
European stock markets opened higher on Thursday, as investors assess an above-consensus quarterly earnings report from tech giant…
Borrowing costs surge as gilts close in on 27-year low
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New PM? Elections? Resign? Macron has 3 choices if Bayrou’s government falls – POLITICO
The problem, however, is dissolving parliament is exactly how French politics ended up in this mess in the…