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Germany 'Gen Z' protests turn violent as shops looted
The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month....
Fitch downgrades France's economic outlook from stable to negative
The Fitch ratings agency on Friday maintained France's credit rating at A+ but downgraded its outlook from "stable" to "negative" as it raised new concerns over the cost of paying for the country's debt mountain....
Former business leader Roux de Bézieux named head of troubled 2030 Winter Olympics
The former head of France's largest employers' union is stepping in for Olympic champion Edgar Grospiron, who resigned amid power struggles in September....
France's demographic shift calls for a comprehensive approach beyond pro-natalist rhetoric, says economic council
In its annual report, France's Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) urged protecting the welfare model by keeping older workers employed and helping more young people into jobs. It also cited 'migration policies' as 'one of the levers' for meeting labor market needs....
Historic Paris department store seeks bankruptcy protection
Paris department store BHV Marais, which courted controversy last year with a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, said on Tuesday it had sought bankruptcy protection to protect its operations and jobs....
Trappes, town at center of racist attack, tells the troubled story of contemporary France
The racist terrorist attack of October 23 put this impoverished town west of Paris back in the spotlight. A cradle of immigrant labor during the 30 years of economic growth from 1945 to 1975, this town of around 35,000 inhabitants tells the story of three-quarters of a century of...
Social unrest further darkens France's economic outlook
Against a backdrop of rising energy prices, declining purchasing power and increasing bond yields, the proposed 2027 budget relies on a growth forecast of 1%, now more fragile than ever....
France bolsters security as businesses fear renewed unrest during Saturday protests
A massive security operation has been deployed across France for major protests on Saturday. Businesses across the country remain tense following violence which overshadowed peaceful demonstrations last weekend....
France slips into contraction as Europe’s growth slows: How bad could it get?
France’s private sector contracted this month, dragging eurozone business activity growth to a four-month low amid political uncertainty and high energy costs....
Eurozone business activity grows more slowly in October
While an S&P Global survey reported growth in October, ranking 'among some of the best performances seen over the past three years,' it was lower than September, due to drops in France's service sector and 'inflationary pressures.'...
Nicolas Dufrêne, the man who suggests canceling France's European Central Bank debt
The senior civil servant and director of the Institut Rousseau think tank has spent years fighting to push the idea of canceling debt held by the European Central Bank. He has faced a barrage of economic, political and legal counter-arguments but has not backed down....
Paris Games Week reveals paradox of video games in France: strong demand, yet struggling studios
The largest French video game event opens on Thursday, October 22. While gaming remains extremely popular in the country, industry professionals have been hit hard by a severe economic crisis that has even rocked the sector's giants....
Public order a 'big failure of the government', says French MEP Jean-Marc Germain
Public order in France "allows rioters to destroy shops and public buildings," says MEP Jean-Marc Germain. He comments on the recent protests and violence beleaguering France last weekend, calling the scenes witnessed a "big failure of government."...
Soaring debt costs deal another blow to French economy
France's 10-year bond yields surpassed the 5% mark during trading. This increase, by driving up the cost of borrowing for both businesses and households, is set to negatively impact economic activity....
Attacked owner of looted Paris shop: '10 years of work destroyed, I have not slept in three days'
Originally from Bangladesh, Hassan arrived in France in 2010. After spending years working in hospitality, he managed to save enough to open his own business. In the aftermath of the weekend riots in Paris, his shop has been left completely destroyed....
Paris shop owners clean up and repair stores after riots
Shop owners and cleanup crews cleared debris and repaired vandalised storefronts in Paris on Monday, after two nights of rioting and looting left shops damaged across the city....
France's riot damage doubles: How will businesses pay for the destruction?
At least 3,000 French shops were hit over the weekend. Insurers say they are mobilised, but lost trade may not be covered. Here is who pays the riot bill....
Macron begins Gulf tour focused on fuel supplies and strategic ties
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day tour of the Gulf on Monday aimed at securing additional fuel supplies for France while strengthening economic, defence and security ties with four key regional partners....
France counts the cost of violence and looting during day of action
French authorities and businesses were on Sunday assessing the extent of the damage after demonstrations involving 550,000 people nationwide descended into violence and looting....
Le Pen proposes new tax on companies in France that employ foreign workers
In her proposed budget, far right leader Marine Le Pen has included one measure that could affect every foreign citizen working in France - the introduction of an extra tax of €1,000 per worker, per year for every company that employs non-EU nationals....
Concern grows in US over France's economic situation
Between 3% and 4% of the country's debt is held by American investors, particularly private equity funds.
Real wages set to fall in major European economies, except Germany
Italy, Spain, France and the UK are projected to see declines in real wages between the first quarters of 2026 and 2027, while Germany is expected to record growth. Euronews Business looks at what is driving the divide....
France launches €35m fund to attract private investment to overseas territories
France has launched a €35 million investment fund to attract private capital to businesses in its overseas territories, as the government seeks to shift the focus from subsidies towards growth, innovation and regional expansion....
La Belle Vie: Vintage furniture finds, brocantes and what's on in October in France
Furniture shopping and what to do in October - this week’s La Belle Vie looks at where to find second-hand gems and things to look forward to this autumn....
Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action
Sánchez and Macron back cooperation between Spain and France and call for greater EU unity on migration, economic and geopolitical issues, despite the Spanish Senate's rejection of the bilateral Friendship Treaty....
Chinese-run Brussels networking club raises intelligence concerns
The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France....
How a beer brewed by Myanmar's junta won medals at a ceremony at France's Foreign Ministry
Dagon beer, owned by a conglomerate controlled by Myanmar's military, received 'quality awards' in June at events held in the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, hosted for the occasion by a Belgian company....
Hundreds of post offices across France could close under new proposals
More than 400 La Poste outlets across France could close and be replaced by counters inside town halls and local shops by the end of 2027, according to French media reports and unions....
Pope Leo XIV urges Church to confront clerical sex abuse and reject assisted dying
During his visit to the pilgrimage town of Lourdes, the pope called on bishops to remain vigilant over sexual abuse in the Church and criticized France's newly adopted assisted-dying legislation....
How Paris, New York and Tokyo are all moving away from car-centric urban planning
In a study presented on September 9, the Paris Urban Planning Workshop analyzed how residents in seven major cities have been getting around over the past 20 years. The profound transformation of public space has given rise to new practices: residents walk, cycle and take public ...
Small businesses in rural France bears the brunt of energy crisis triggered by Iran war
In the Oise department, soaring energy prices driven by the war in Iran are hitting rural businesses hard, as they face rocketing bills for heating oil and diesel....
Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in France
Soaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday life...
France unveils €80m drive to boost AI skills in the workplace
France’s Labour Ministry has announced an €80 million plan to help workers, jobseekers and businesses adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence, as the government seeks to narrow the gap with other European economies....
Alisher Usmanov, Russian-Uzbek oligarch, escapes EU sanctions at France's request
Under pressure from Azerbaijan, which has detained two French businessmen, Paris has struck a deal to secure their release in exchange for lifting financial sanctions against the billionaire Alisher Usmanov....
EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request
France succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed....