IKKS enters judicial recovery affecting over 1,000 jobs, while major brands flee BHV following Shein's arrival, signaling turmoil in France's fashion retail ahead of Christmas.
Marine Le Pen accuses Bruno Le Maire of hiding public finance issues and complicity in fraudulent bankruptcy, demanding accountability for government transparency failures.
France sees highest business failures since 2009 in September 2025, with rising insolvencies among larger firms and industrial sectors.
Lyon’s iconic bar Au P’tit Zinc is threatened with closure after a tax dispute over allegedly undeclared drinks, sparking community crowdfunding support to save the historic venue.
France's public debt reaches €3.4 trillion, raising alarms over economic ramifications.