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.
France's political turmoil since mid-2024 has caused a significant economic slowdown, with a €15 billion impact due to cautious consumer and business behavior.
France's industrial sector declines amid factory closures and employment challenges, while economic growth remains slow due to political uncertainty.
France and the EU face significant challenges in implementing wealth taxes amid political, economic, and coordination hurdles, with the Zucman tax proposal at the center of debate.
France's economy shows modest growth despite political instability, but budget uncertainties pose risks for 2026 fiscal planning.
HEC Paris and Région Sud launch a social economy accelerator for 10 enterprises, while EMAC secures local jobs through internal management transition, reinforcing regional economic sustainability.
France inaugurates a major recycling facility as Federrec voices concerns over regulatory challenges threatening the circular economy sector.
France's 2024 political turmoil has led to a projected 0.5% growth loss and €15 billion economic cost as investment freezes and market anxiety rise.
Public opposition to Shein's partnership with BHV in Paris has led to a massive petition and the withdrawal of a major financial backer from a €345 million deal.
The Loiret region reports positive progress in household waste management, driven by local authority and citizen initiatives promoting circular economy principles.
The resignation of France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has sparked significant economic instability, affecting markets, investor confidence, and budgetary plans amid fears of a looming financial crisis.
Major German automakers announced tens of thousands of job cuts amid declining European car sales and slow electric vehicle growth, raising concerns about the industry's sustainable transition.
The social economy sector in Grand Est struggles with major recruitment challenges that threaten service delivery, prompting initiatives to improve work conditions and employment stability.
France's ongoing political turmoil is causing investor distrust and economic decline, with rising debt costs and slowing growth sparking serious concern among economic leaders.