French business leaders express growing pessimism about the economy amid controversial budget measures and political instability at the start of 2026.
France's government has used constitutional Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget amidst political fragmentation and o...
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget revenue section without parliamentary v...
France's new 26 billion euro tax on multinationals faces strong criticism over its practical enforceability and industry pushback.
The 2026 French budget debates feature contentious discussions on the Zucman tax amid advancing behavioral taxes on alcohol and tobacco, with political divisions shaping the legislative process.
Minister Rachida Dati highlights €200 million budget cuts to culture sector and unveils a new fund for heritage site security amid fiscal challenges in 2026 plans.
The French government and Socialist Party are entering a showdown over the Zucman wealth tax proposal in the 2026 budget debates, with government opposition focusing on protection of professional assets.
France’s National Assembly adopts a contentious 26 billion euro tax on multinational profits in the 2026 budget, sparking political and legal debate.
Tense negotiations in the French Parliament focus on the controversial Zucman tax and inheritance reforms amid 2026 budget debates, with government and left-wing factions at odds over fiscal justice measures.
The proposed 2026 tax on animal experimentation in France faces criticism for threatening scientific research and academic freedom amid growing political and social pressures.
France's 2026 budget discussions focus on extending the Dutreil pact to help small business employee buyouts and contentious debates over the wealth-targeting Zucman tax, highlighting political divisions and economic priorities.
Unédic urges the government to reduce state financial withdrawals from unemployment insurance funds in 2026 to prevent a projected 1.3 billion euro deficit.
Sharp disagreements between La France insoumise and Parti socialiste complicate 2026 budget talks, especially over taxation and reform suspensions.
The 2026 French Social Security budget debate intensifies with pension reform suspension, tax hikes on capital, and rejected health insurance surtaxes, sparking political conflicts.
The National Assembly extends tip tax exemption to 2028 amid heated budget debates on social security and the Zucman tax.
The French National Assembly has begun debates on the 2026 Social Security budget which includes suspending the pension reform, igniting fierce political debate and controversy over budget austerity measures.
Delays and political tensions in France’s National Assembly have postponed the examination of the controversial Zucman wealth tax in the 2026 budget, amid right-wing wins and left-wing demands for fiscal justice.
The French Senate, led by Gérard Larcher, threatens to reinstate pension reforms amid a contentious 2026 budget debate marked by government reliance on ordinances and political divisions.
Senate President Gérard Larcher warns that the Senate will restore the 2023 pension reform during 2026 Social Security budget talks if the National Assembly suspends it, citing major financial risks and criticizing government negotiations.
The debate over the 2026 French budget's 'Zucman tax' intensifies with calls for fair wealth taxation and Senate warnings about pension reforms complicating budget approval.
The French National Assembly rejected the government's plan to freeze income tax brackets for 2026, voting instead to index them to inflation, resulting in a €2 billion revenue loss for the government and a diverse parliamentary coalition driving the change.
Experts warn of escalating fiscal risks in France due to rising debt and political fragmentation as the 2026 budget debate unfolds.
Gabriel Zucman criticizes a diluted version of his proposed wealth tax amid intense parliamentary debates over France's 2026 budget, highlighting concerns about tax exemptions undermining effectiveness.
Moody's maintains France's Aa3 credit rating but lowers outlook to negative amid political fragmentation and fiscal risks ahead of 2026 budget talks.
The French National Assembly debates new 2026 budget measures targeting wealthy households, including prolonging the high-income differential tax and the contested Zucman tax proposals.
French politics face heightened tensions with a budgetary tax error, presidential candidacy announcements, and suspension of pension reforms.
The 2026 French finance bill faces rejection in committee and contentious debates in the National Assembly, with deep political divisions and thousands of amendments shaping the process.
Parliament's 2026 budget examination includes fiscal reforms like birth leave indemnity and tax scale freeze amid Senate's inquiry into retail profit margins due to rising food prices.
French opposition parties, led by RN and left-wing groups, propose contrasting 2026 budgets; RN pushes radical spending cuts while others advocate higher taxes on the wealthy.
The 2026 French budget was rejected by the National Assembly's Finance Committee, sparking unprecedented parliamentary debates and public concern about potential government instability.
The French finance committee has broadly rejected the 2026 budget's revenue section, triggering political tensions including suspensions within Les Républicains amid critiques of government policies.
France's government suspends the 2025 pension reform, incurring over €1 billion in costs by 2027 and adjusting health insurance contributions and pension indexing to offset expenses.
The French National Assembly's finance committee has decisively rejected the revenue portion of the 2026 budget, revealing political fractures and casting doubt on its approval in the full Assembly.
The French Finance Committee adopts an amendment to cap electricity prices and reform tariff calculations in the 2026 budget, addressing EDF’s revenue mechanisms and consumer protections.
France grapples with deep public service budget cuts, especially in health insurance, raising alarms about service quality and accessibility.
France’s 2026 budget debates spark critiques of pension reforms, new digital taxes on tech giants, and controversial tax measures.
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.
The French government formally commits to suspending the pension reform amid intense 2026 budget debates, navigating opposition criticism and parliamentary complexities.
Amid intense parliamentary disputes, the French government plans to include the suspension of pension reform in the 2026 Social Security budget, while tax and purchasing power debates continue to dominate discussions.
The French National Assembly debates a contentious 2026 Social Security budget amidst political fragmentation and historic public distrust in political institutions.
The French National Assembly's Finance Committee has rejected the Zucman tax proposal targeting ultra-wealthy individuals, but the debate will continue in the full Assembly amid political divisions.
A new amendment in France's 2026 budget proposes making child support payments tax-exempt, aiming to restore fiscal fairness for single-parent families.
The Louvre jewellery theft has sparked broad political criticism over security shortcomings and calls for ministerial accountability.