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France, Spain Log Solid Growth In Second Quarter

The French economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, giving a boost to the eurozone.

International Business Times · Jul 30, 2024

Macron pledges to repair riot-damaged schools and town halls

Emmanuel Macron pledged swift government support to help mayors rebuild schools, libraries and town halls destroyed during a week of violence that swept across France after the police shooting of a teenager.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023

French shoppers promised lower prices as food industry threatened with sanctions

France's biggest food industry players have pledged to cut prices on hundreds of products starting next month, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has announced, adding they would be at risk of financial sanctions if they broke that promise.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2023

How France plans to regulate the realm of internet influencing

The French government this week launched a month-long public consultation in a bid to set up a code of good conduct for internet influencers. The project proposes to better protect consumers as well as makers of creative content, and will also allow the Economy Ministry to keep fiscal tabs on…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2023

France, Germany seek to 'move on' after strains - minister

France and Germany are determined to improve relations and "move on", French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday, after a period of strain between the European Union's two biggest economies.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

French minister criticises Liz Truss for provoking UK economic disaster

France's Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday that he was worried by the financial turbulence in Britain, criticising Prime Minister Liz Truss's economic policies for causing a "disaster" of high borrowing rates for her country.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2022

Analysis-French paying dearly to keep inflation 'poison' at bay - for now

Belgian motorists are crossing the border into France to fill up on subsidised fuel that costs the Treasury billions of euros and is designed to shield French households from the full inflationary pain felt in some neighbouring countries.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

French finance minister downplays impact of Ukraine crisis on economy, energy

The impact of the Ukraine crisis and sanctions against Moscow will only have a minor effect on the French economy, says Bruno Le Maire.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2022