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…
Macron chooses Lecornu as French prime minister – POLITICO
“The president of the Republic is convinced that, on this basis, an agreement between the political forces is…
France’s new PM Lecornu faces baptism of fire with nationwide protests – POLITICO
While comparisons have been drawn between “Block Everything” and the Yellow Jackets, an analysis by the Jean Jaurès…
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…
Stoxx 600, CAC, France confidence vote
LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a positive note, as market…
France is entering crisis mode again. It didn’t have to be this way
It was a question famously asked by France’s wartime leader and former President Charles de Gaulle. “How can…
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…
Be more German – POLITICO
Opponents of French Prime Minister François Bayrou look near certain to bring down his minority government early next…
European markets on Fri Aug. 29: August gains, Inflation prints
European stock markets moved lower on Friday as attention turned to EU and U.S. inflation prints, along with…
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…