France

Economy

Restaurant or home cooking? French row over lunch money

Many French employees benefit from coupons to buy lunch, if their workplace doesn't have a cafeteria. However, the current debate is, should they be used to eat out, or to buy groceries and make a homemade lunch?

17/11/2023

Earth News

French Camembert makers cheesed off at new EU recycling rules

The European Commission has now addressed cheese makers' concerns about the new packaging rules.

16/11/2023

Business

Why UBS faces another trial after being found guilty of tax fraud

France’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that a new trial should be held over a €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) fine against UBS for allegedly promoting illegal banking services and money laundering in the country.

16/11/2023

Business

Beaujolais Nouveau: Bad wine, good for business?

The latest harvest’s first bottles of Beaujolais wine are sold from the third Thursday of November. The young and ‘new’ red wine had long suffered from a reputation of poor quality, but it has improved remarkably in recent years - without offsetting the festive side of the event.

16/11/2023

France

New Caledonia independence party suggests 'international mediation'

The question of the French Pacific region's constitutional future remains far from settled despite three referendums.

15/11/2023

France

State of emergency declared in parts of France after flooding

The regions of Pas-de-Calais and Haute-Savoie have been particularly badly affected, with thousands forced to evacuate and many still without electricity or heating.

15/11/2023

Healthcare

France debates amendment on biomedicine substitution in pharmacies

An amendment is being debated on whether pharmacies can substitute approved replacements for biological medicines, but patient organisations have raised concerns.

15/11/2023

Economy

What France’s inflation and unemployment rates could mean for Europe

Inflation keeps shrinking in France while unemployment continues to climb - a trend observed since the beginning of the year. Could Europe soon see a similar scenario?

15/11/2023

France

Macron pledges €50 million for flood victims in Pas-de-Calais

Emmanuel Macron has paid a visit to the Pas-de-Calais region on Tuesday, in which he promised a €50 million "support fund" for the department's local authorities.

14/11/2023

Economy

Living on €18 a day: Women most affected as France poverty deepens

Poverty is worsening in France with women highlighted as the main victims, according to a report published on Tuesday.

14/11/2023

Health news

Shared accommodation is helping to 'stimulate' Alzheimer's patients

In France, people with Alzheimer's are trying out shared living in a home with dedicated help, providing them with security and stimulation.

13/11/2023

Earth News

Protests break out over water shortages in EU’s poorest territory

Taps flow just one day out of three in this French territory.

13/11/2023

France

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers undergo French military training

Ukraine’s allies are continuing apace with combat-training programs that have prepared many tens of thousands of Ukrainians for battle on the front lines against Russia.

13/11/2023

France

More than 200 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel

The Pas-de-Calais region where many small boats depart from, has been experiencing severe weather for the past ten days, causing very high flood levels.

13/11/2023

Business

EDF reaches energy agreement with French government, says source

State energy group EDF and the French government have agreed on €70 per megawatt hour as a reference level for future prices of nuclear power, a source close to the government said on Monday.

13/11/2023

Business

Can French green banks really play a role against climate change?

Green neobanks, a new model of online banks, are targeting an eco-friendly clientele to weigh in on the fight against climate change. Can they really make a difference?

13/11/2023

France

Macron to meet France's religious leaders after national unity call

The meeting comes after more than 100,000 people took to the streets of Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism.

13/11/2023

France

More than 180,000 people march in France against soaring antisemitism

The demonstrations also attracted politicians - even Marine Le Pen - but there was one notable absence: President Emmanuel Macron.

12/11/2023

France

Three people injured at pro-Palestinian conference in Lyon, France

Police and emergency vehicles were called to Lyon's medieval quarter on Saturday night, after ultra-right-wing activists tried to force their way into a conference on Palestine, according to the prefecture and witnesses.

12/11/2023

Ecotech

These tree-like turbines make home wind power possible

This nature-inspired ‘wind tree’ can produce renewable energy in urban environments.

12/11/2023

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WATCH: Northern France on red alert for flooding after days of rain

Coming on the heels of Storm Ciaran which battered Western Europe last week, the floods "impacted" around 60 municipalities, causing "significant" damage, said the prefecture, adding that dozens of schools have been closed.

11/11/2023

France

Macron advocates global cooperation at the Paris Peace Forum

French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised the need for inclusive governance and environmental preservation at the Paris Peace Forum.

10/11/2023

Business

TotalEnergies employees offered €2,000 incentive to green transition

French energy company TotalEnergies will pay €2,000 to each of its 35,000 French employees to help them finance greener modes of energy and transportation.

10/11/2023

Earth News

Forever chemicals: ‘Shocking’ discovery of PFAS in European pesticides

A new report exposes the ‘urgent’ threat of forever chemicals in pesticides, as it calls for tighter EU regulation.

09/11/2023

France

France pledges €100 million humanitarian aid to help Palestinians

Macron also praised aid initiatives from Jordan, the UAE and Cyprus in his call for more assistance for Gaza.

09/11/2023

Markets

France’s Credit Agricole sees 13% revenue growth in Q3

Credit Agricole has announced a 13% growth in revenues this quarter compared to last year, but it now has allegations of money laundering to contend with.

08/11/2023