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France opens historic cultural space dedicated to French language

Visitors will be able to view the famous Villers-Cotterêts ordinance, signed in 1539 by François I, as well as receive personalised reading recommendations from an artificial intelligence machine.

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Indian Prime Minister Nahendra Modi on a two-day visit to France

Indian Prime Minister Nahendra Modi will be the guest of honour at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris on Friday as part of his two-day visit to France.

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Pot-bashing and jeers greet French president on walkabout in Alsace

Pension reform protestors made their feelings clear when French President Emmanuel Macron went on a walkabout in Alsace, one of his first public engagements since his plans to boost the retirement age to 64 were pushed through parliament.

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French government faces challenges in parliament over pension bill

French government faces two no confidence votes on Monday over decision to push through pension bill

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French economy should stave off recession in 2022, says Bank of France

France's GDP will grow by a slight 0.1% in the last four months of this year, the national bank predicted on Thursday.

Europe News

France uses AI to detect more than 20,000 undeclared swimming pools

Tax authorities have used the technology on a regional basis, but will now roll it out nationwide.

Culture news

France announces 2022 culture budget exceeds 4 billion euros

"This historic progression", according French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot, "will bring to +15% the lasting increase in the allocation to culture since 2017, excluding public broadcasting and civil pension charges".

Business

French economy grows slightly better than expected in second quarter

The French government is forecasting GDP to grow by 6% this year after last year's historic 8% contraction.

My Europe Series

Is France’s bike industry on the road to a ‘Made in Europe’ comeback?

'Made in Asia’ dumping methods have damaged Europe’s industries. Can the European Union rescue the ‘made in Europe’ market and save European jobs? Unreported heads to France to take a look at the bike industry and its European comeback.

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France: Economy rebounds from first COVID-19 lockdown as second starts

France's economy rebounded by a whopping 18.2 per cent in the third quarter as lockdown measures were lifted but not enough to exit recession. The country entered its second national lockdown on Friday.

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France unveils 'historic' €100 billion package to boost sick economy

The French economy shrank by a massive 13.8 per cent in the three months to June as lockdown measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 hit hard.

Europe News

Coronavirus France: Millions return to work and school in masks

Infections are still surging in over 20 French departments. Indeed, public health authorities reported over 3,000 new cases on the last day of August.

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Five key takeaways from France's €100 billion COVID-19 recovery plan

France's newly appointed prime minister Jean Castex laid out a €100 billion recovery roadmap on Wednesday to rescue the coronavirus-battered economy, revamp disputed pension plans and put funds aside for the environment.

Economy

IMF: coronavirus pandemic will cause worst economic slump since Great Depression

"The bleak outlook applies to advanced and developing economies alike. This crisis knows no boundaries. Everybody hurts," says International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

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First Ikea store in Paris kicks off 400 million euro French investment

The new store is in the Madeleine district which is popular with tourists and near many historic landmarks

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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.

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.

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French baker's pain after being fined for working too much

A baker from a small village southwest of Paris is being fined €3,000 for opening seven days a week throughout summer 2017.

Economy

Indian economy to overtake UK and France

India looks set to leapfrog Britain and France next year to become the world's fifth-largest economy in dollar terms, while China is predicted to overtake the US as number one by 2032

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France: thousands rally against labour reforms

The French far-left draws tens of thousands to a rally against controversial labour reforms.