How much is the cost of living in France rising? What the data say
From inflation shocks to stagnant wages, Le Monde breaks down how the standard of living in France has changed.
From inflation shocks to stagnant wages, Le Monde breaks down how the standard of living in France has changed.
Local
The major international fair opens to the public from October 23 to 25, but ongoing social tensions are reviving fears among gallery owners and collectors during this crucial week, in an already gloomy climate....
News
France is not the only country where the cost of living is driving people into the streets. Images of protests, some violent, are multiplying across Europe. Italians have been called to a general strike on November 20, while similar actions are planned for November 11 in Spain an...
business
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....
Local
The president began a three-day trip to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar on Monday, hoping to 'secure' France's energy supplies. But the Gulf monarchies, whose hydrocarbon exports have plummeted due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have little more lev...
Local
After a weekend marked by urban violence, tourists in Paris remain cautious but are not changing their plans. Industry professionals, however, feared lasting repercussions....
safety
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.' Paris police announced a curfew from 11 pm on Monday until 6 am Tuesday in certain areas. It also announced a ban on protesting in certain areas from...
safety
France imposed a partial curfew and banned demonstrations in parts of Paris on Monday, police said, as the government sought to restore order after some of the worst street violence in years....
business
French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the destruction left by a night of rioting and looting, with some fearing for the future of their businesses and employees....
safety
The City of Paris and the building's management are charged with 'manslaughter,' 'involuntary injury' and 'destruction by explosion or fire.' The disaster on Rue de Trévise left four dead and more than 200 injured and displaced....
News
Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority.
News
easyJet will launch two new routes to south-west France next summer, aimed at holidaymakers from the UK and France.
business
Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity....
