French PM faces ‘moment of truth’ on Tuesday as ouster looms – POLITICO
Though France’s credit rating has not been downgraded this year, the yield on the country’s 10-year bond has…
France urges tariff barriers to stop China from killing industry
French finance minister Eric Lombard said Europe must shore up its tariff barriers to counter Chinese imports that…
France to cut extra €4.7B in spending this year as debt hits new record – POLITICO
“The additional effort decided today reflects a clear determination to act without delay to meet our targets for…
France’s Lombard Eyes Progress With US at G-7, Even Without a Communique
France’s finance chief Eric Lombard said the Group of Seven can make progress on resolving differences with the…
France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose – POLITICO
Lombard said a new partnership with Washington should also be based on reciprocal investment, the rule of law…
France’s political parties divided over cash for defense – POLITICO
All European countries are massively ramping up defense spending, and all are facing similar issues on where to…
EU channels inner ‘Buddha’ as it reels from White House shocks – POLITICO
Officials signaled that these back-up options will dominate corridor chats in Warsaw. “What we are going to move…
France, Belgium scoff at anti-DEI letter from Trump administration – POLITICO
“We have a culture of non-discrimination in Europe and we must continue that,” Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Jan…
France suggests targeting Big Tech’s data use in response to US tariffs – POLITICO
A French government spokesperson already said last week that the EU’s retaliation against U.S. tariffs could include “digital…