Now playing Next world news French budget deficit rose to 5.5% in 2023 with welfare cuts planned The French budget deficit rose to 5.5% according to new data by statistical agency Insee. Prime Minister Attal announced welfare cuts could be imposed to lower the budget deficit to 2.7 percent by 2027. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy French government overshoots deficit target: How will it source funds? Public accounts showed a fiscal shortfall of 5.5% of economic output last year, up from 4.8% the previous year - and significantly more than the government's target of 4.9%. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy French industry tumbles at start of 2024 Insee said the 1.1% decline was largely due to significantly lower output in the transportation and automotive sectors. 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Qatar in pledge to invest billions in France by 2030 AI and aerospace are among the industries who will benefit from the offer made by Qatar's leader on a state visit to France. 28/02/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Why is France dropping its 2024 economic growth outlook to 1%? The country's finance minister said in a TV interview that spending cuts will be made across every government ministry with immediate effect. 19/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Paris 2024: Does hosting the Olympics boost the economy? As we approach the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’re looking into whether major sporting events really do bring an economic boost to host cities and countries, or whether the costs outweigh the benefits. 31/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Here's why businesses in Turkey are more optimistic about inflation Following months of sky-high inflation, Turkey’s January Business Confidence report points towards a slowly improving situation. 25/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy European industry activity slows ahead of ECB decision Several European countries reported upbeat services and manufacturing data, the last indicators ahead of the ECB's monetary policy meeting on Thursday. 24/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Euroviews. France faces four major economic challenges in 2024 As we move into 2024, Europe's second-largest economy is likely to need to weather many storms before its economy reaches a stable point, Osama Rizvi writes. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy French inflation rises on higher energy prices French inflation inched up in December, supported by higher energy and services prices 04/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy French economy ends 2023 on a high as business climate lightly rebounds The slight improvement marks a reversal of the downward trend France's business climate has seen since the beginning of 2023. 21/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy French economic activity less dynamic than hoped in 2023 Despite a disappointing 2023, the Bank of France predicts the French economy will accelerate up to the year 2026. 19/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy French inflation stays on its downward path as energy prices ease The fall is largely due to a slowdown in energy, services and manufactured goods prices. Yet food prices, which are one of the main drivers of inflation, failed to cool off as significantly. 15/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy France trade deficit lifted in October by easing energy costs The French trade balance improved by €200 million in October compared to the previous month. Euronews Business breaks down the latest economic data. 07/12/2023
Now playing Next Markets French exporters see only limited market loss from Russian sanctions The effectiveness of European sanctions on Moscow has been called into question, as Russia is still able to access European products via its neighbours. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy France's wealthiest better protected by anti-inflation measures Many of France's more modest earners only saw partial inflation relief, whereas the richest Parisians were overcompensated for losses caused by inflation, the study says. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Economy Who is the real winner of the Rugby World Cup? Sponsorship, video games, and tickets - what brings the most revenue to rugby and how good an investment is the sport? 29/10/2023