France Macron says some impoverished members of society are 'mucking about' As French president starts off a national debate aimed at uniting his nation, he immediately causes a rift. 15/01/2019
business planet Why the 'inclusive micro-franchise' could be significant for start-up businesses Hundreds of jobs have been created by the new multi-award winning financial model, designed to help entrepeneurs get their businesses off the ground. 20/04/2018
France France: thousands rally against labour reforms The French far-left draws tens of thousands to a rally against controversial labour reforms. 23/09/2017
France L'Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt dies aged 94 The elderly widow was the world's richest woman, with a net worth of more than 37 billion euros, according to Forbes. 21/09/2017
View France- Macron's magic wand: View Why President Macron needs more than electoral good-fortune to recast his country’s economic prospects. 15/06/2017
Business Germany and France pledge to speed up eurozone reforms Germany and France say they will work together to strengthen the eurozone and warn if they fail political extremists will take power. 22/05/2017
Business French unemployment dips The job market in France is picking up with unemployment reaching its lowest level in almost five years between January and March. 18/05/2017
markets Macron's victory gets muted reaction from financial markets After a brief bounce, European indices mostly dipped into the red as investors shifted their focus from politics to monetary policy. 08/05/2017
France The choice facing France Emmanuel Macron is the political newcomer up against far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen 24/04/2017
World Youth unemployment a puzzle for next French president Youth unemployment a key issue in the French election 20/04/2017
Business Line French presidential candidates duel on the economy French presidential candidates set out economic plans 29/03/2017
Business French presidential candidates outline economic intentions The economy under the microscope in the French presidential election 28/03/2017
business planet Lyon: a stronghold for entrepreneurship in France Serge Rombi: “Welcome to Business Planet from ‘Now Coworking’ in Lyon. 10/03/2017
Business French consumer confidence remains at near 10 year high French consumer confidence remained at its best level in more than nine years in February for the second month in a row. 24/02/2017
Business French unemployment slips, still high French unemployment remains high, but the rate has fallen for the second year running to 9.7% in mainland France, 10% including overseas territories. 16/02/2017
business planet Europe's social and solidarity economy is huge with entrepreneurs The social and solidarity economy (SSE) is a sector far from being marginal today in Europe. 10/02/2017
Business Renault profits move up a gear French carmaker Renault's operating profit jumped 38 percent in 2016 as it increased market share in all regions boosted by a number of new models. 10/02/2017
