Political instability in France is causing entrepreneurs to delay or cancel investments, threatening economic growth and intensifying industry challenges ahead of 2026.
Following downgrades by Fitch and S&P, Moody’s rating decision today could further impact France’s sovereign credit s...
Moody's retains France's Aa3 credit rating but issues a negative outlook due to political fragmentation and economic ...
Moody's retains France's Aa3 credit rating but issues a negative outlook due to political fragmentation and economic uncertainties complicating fiscal reform and deficit goals.
Political instability in France is causing entrepreneurs to delay or cancel investments, threatening economic growth and intensifying industry challenges ahead of 2026.
Following downgrades by Fitch and S&P, Moody’s rating decision today could further impact France’s sovereign credit status and economic stance.
In Colmar, Shifters 68 leads local decarbonization efforts while France's agro-food sector embraces circular economy innovations to meet new sustainability challenges.
Jean Castex's appointment as SNCF CEO was confirmed by parliament, marking a strategic shift to modernize aging rail infrastructure and address climate challenges and competition.
A newly adopted amendment in France's 2026 budget proposes ending the capital gains tax exemption on primary residences, marking a major fiscal shift for homeowners.
Medef's Paris demonstration highlights the growing economic struggles of French SMEs and local businesses facing taxation, regulation, and foreign competition in 2025.
A new French economic report reveals the immense ecological and economic importance of forests, urging integration of their true value into climate policies and national accounts.
The IMF projects slower global growth through 2026 amid challenges, while AI adoption offers potential long-term economic benefits despite short-term hurdles.
France advances its regenerative economy vision alongside the Month of Social and Solidarity Economy events, emphasizing cooperation, sustainability, and citizen engagement.
Regional France sees growth in social economy and entrepreneurial networks with new initiatives fostering employment and business collaboration.
Areva, renamed Orano, is being prosecuted for negligence in connection to the 2010 kidnapping of French nationals in Niger, highlighting failures in employee security measures.
Digital platforms in France are advancing the collaborative economy by enabling more direct, sustainable peer-to-peer exchanges while navigating regulatory challenges.
S&P downgrades France's credit rating to A+ citing fiscal uncertainty and political instability, with government officials committed to deficit reduction and budget reforms.
Standard & Poor's has downgraded France's credit rating from AA- to A+ citing fiscal uncertainty and rising debt, prompting government calls for responsible budget management.
France's credit rating was downgraded to A+ by Standard & Poor's due to fiscal uncertainties, prompting the government to stress urgent budget reforms and deficit reduction plans.
S&P has downgraded France’s credit rating to A+ due to political uncertainty and fiscal challenges despite government efforts to reduce deficits.
S&P downgrades France's credit rating to A+, citing political instability and fiscal uncertainty threatening the country’s financial outlook.
France plans to tax low-value imports with a €2 fee from 2026 to address environmental and competitive concerns, amid challenges in customs management and consumer impact.
French hemp producers and the AFPC warn that a proposed 25.7% excise tax and sales restrictions on CBD flowers in the 2026 budget threaten the survival of France's growing CBD agricultural sector.
Equip Auto 2025 highlighted expanding circular economy initiatives in automotive aftermarket, alongside insurer concerns over repair practices impacting costs and sustainability.
The Nice Côte d'Azur Airport's 140 million euro expansion aims to increase passenger capacity and create thousands of jobs while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
Bouygues, Orange, and Free's €17 billion offer to buy SFR faces outright rejection from Altice France and sharp union warnings about massive job losses.
The halt of France’s pension reform leads to higher deficits, unemployment, and slow growth, prompting calls for fiscal discipline from European and national economic experts.
Muriel Morot's Traille transforms waste wool into eco-friendly products, driving sustainable local economic growth in Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
Bouygues Telecom, Free, and Orange jointly offered €17 billion to acquire SFR assets, signaling a major shift in France's telecom landscape.
Regional reports and a Bordeaux entrepreneurial event portray France's late 2025 business climate as resilient and optimistic despite ongoing challenges.
The IMF has lowered France's GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 0.9%, complicating government budgets amid broader Eurozone uncertainties.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Aghion, Howitt, and Mokyr underscores the vital roles of innovation, creative destruction, and entrepreneurship in driving sustainable economic growth.
France is debating raising the flat tax on capital income to address its public deficit, despite concerns about competitiveness and wealth penalty.
France sees highest business failures since 2009 in September 2025, with rising insolvencies among larger firms and industrial sectors.
French business leaders and former officials warn that political instability is jeopardizing economic growth and urge the government to adopt credible budgets and postpone contentious reforms.
Nobel laureates emphasize Europe's need for policy reforms to boost innovation and address demographic challenges.
SNCF appoints Laurent Trevisiani as interim CEO following Farandou's departure, pending Jean Castex’s delayed confirmation due to political instability.
Philippe Aghion’s 2025 Nobel Prize highlights his influential work on innovation-driven economic growth and its significance for France and global economic leadership.
Philippe Aghion, Nobel laureate, calls for delaying pension reform until 2027 and voices strong opposition to Gabriel Zucman's proposed wealth tax, fearing negative impacts on entrepreneurship and innovation.
French economist Philippe Aghion shares the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics with Joel Mokyr and Peter Howitt for seminal work on innovation-driven growth and creative destruction.
France's political instability and budget delays risk worsening the 2026 public deficit, increasing taxes, and causing significant economic disruption, with losses potentially reaching €11 billion.
French local regions Terrassonnais and Serre Chevalier lead economic support and sustainability efforts through dedicated funding, ecological programs, and circular economy practices.
Community investment programs in Pays Foyen and the 49th Toucy fair exemplify local economic resilience amid France's current instability.