English

More about this topic

Economy

Surprise fall in French jobless total, but underlying trend still grim

The number of people claiming unemployment benefit dropped by 60,000 in March, but much of the decline came from people not updating their job-seeking status so they were not counted.

World

Michel Sapin on global tax cooperation, and why we need Europe

The French finance minister discusses the 'Panama Papers,' how to cut deficit, the eurozone economy and the future of Europe.

Economy

French GDP not seen as enough for jobs growth

France's central bank has said economic growth this year will be below the eurozone average of 1.4 percent which is not enough to cut the country's persistently high unemployment.

France

Proposed changes in a new labour law for French workers

A new labour law for France has electrified sections of the French left and angered employees in the private sector. It has been dubbed “the bosses

ADVERTISEMENT

Business Series

Gucci sales rebound to boost Kering profits

Gucci's parent company Kering has reported revenue last year up by 15.4 percent. The French group, who's brands include Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Puma, saw strong sales growth in Western

Economy

French central bank forecasts first-quarter growth improving to 0.4%

The French economy is forecast to grow 0.4 percent in Q1 of 2016 as the latest central bank survey showed morale in the industrial sector rose to the highest level since May 2011.

Business Series

Peugeot Citroen compensates Iran for sanctions prompted pull out

French car-maker PSA Peugeot Citroen will pay Iran over 400 million euros in compensation for losses after it quit the country due to international trade sanctions.

Economy

France confident on deficit reduction, European Commission not convinced

French Finance Minister Michel Sapin has said the country will meet its 2016 target for cutting its public deficit but the European Commission does not believe it can achieve that.

Economy

Warm weather hits consumer spending in France

Consumer spending in France fell by the highest amount in nearly two years in November – partly due to the unusually warm weather according to

Economy

'New jobs plan' for France after National Front election scare

The French government is reportedly promising new measures to boost employment in the wake of the regional election results which saw a record score

Economy

Bouygues and Orange play down acquisition reports

France’s largest telecoms operator Orange has been in talks to buy certain assets from Bouygues Telecom, according to a report by Bloomberg. It

Economy

Bank of France cuts economic growth forecast, citing Paris attacks

The Bank of France has cut its forecast for economic growth in the country to 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter – a reduction of 0.1 percent – partly

Economy

French unemployment bucks eurozone trend to hit 18-year high

Unemployment in France has risen to its highest level for 18 years. The figures grind against the gradual improvement elsewhere in the eurozone. Data

Economy

Lyon cancels 'Fête des Lumières' lights festival over security fears

This year’s Lights Festival in the French city of Lyon has been cancelled for security reasons following the Paris attacks. Describing the decision

Economy

Mass hotel and business cancellations in Paris post-attacks

The evidence may only be anecdotal so far, but there are reports that tourism and business in Paris is being hit in the aftermath of last week’s

Economy

France 'ready to cut stake in Renault' says economy minister

The French Economy Minister has said the state is ready to reduce its stake in Renault once taxpayers’ interests are preserved. Emmanuel Macron added

Economy

France sees rare fall in jobless total

There are signs that the economic recovery may at last be reaching the French labour market. The jobless total fell by nearly 24,000, or 0.7 percent

Economy

French industrial production rises, eurozone rivals suffer falls

Industrial production in France achieved its biggest monthly rise for two years in August, in contrast with slumps in other large eurozone countries

France

French government employs nearly 50,000 non-taxed, report reveals

Economy

French unemployment falls - slightly

The latest monthly figures from France’s Ministry of Labour show unemployment went down slightly in July but over three and half million people are