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…
French Stocks Hit Record High as Earnings Counter Debt Concerns
French stocks rose above a May 2024 record closing high as strong corporate earnings offset concerns about the…
Thieves use basket lift in daring Louvre robbery, steal priceless jewels
PARIS (AP) — In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on…
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…
France’s prime minister faces vote of no confidence amid political chaos
PARIS (AP) — With his government hanging by a thread, France’s newly reappointed prime minister must make concessions…
World Economy Latest: French Markets Recover After Week of Political Drama
French financial markets had mostly recovered from a political dustup earlier this week when Sebastien Lecornu stepped down…
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…
French Socialists still waiting for concessions from Macron after talks on next PM – POLITICO
The French president has given his outgoing prime minister until Wednesday night to try to find a compromise…
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…
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns just weeks after appointment
ADVERTISEMENT French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, just weeks after his appointment, signalling a renewed crisis…