French bond yields surpass Greece’s for first time as budget worries swirl Date Thursday, November 28, 2024 - 9:35 AM Description Investors fear dispute over planned tax rises and spending cuts could topple Michel Barnier’s government
French boycott of COP29 lays bare widening divides at UN climate summit Date Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 11:37 PM Description Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev lashes out at Emmanuel Macron and steps up defence of oil and gas as regional countries dominate guest list
French budget approved after François Bayrou survives censure vote Date Wednesday, February 05, 2025 - 10:39 AM Description Prime minister fends off his first no-confidence ballot and pushes through spending plans
French budget deficit overshoots target to hit 5.5% Date Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 4:55 AM Description Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spending
French centre-left pins its hopes on ‘Glucksmania’ Date Wednesday, May 08, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description Raphael Glucksmann is gaining traction ahead of European parliament elections in June
French conservative leader deposed by party for backing Marine Le Pen Date Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 9:50 AM Description Political turmoil turns to farce after Eric Ciotti shutters party HQ to thwart critics
French constitutional court rejects parts of Macron’s immigration law Date Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 11:20 AM Description Ruling invalidates many concessions made by president to gain support of right-wing opposition
French economy grows faster than expected in first quarter Date Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 12:14 AM Description Expansion of 0.2% sets stage for eurozone to emerge from recent stagnation