Tag: France
French Cabinet Pushes for Pension Reform Plan Without a Vote
The French government aroused controversy by forcing through a controversial measure to raise the retirement...
United Kingdom’s Sunak and France’s Macron to Meet Over Cross-channel Relations
Following years of rising tensions, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel...
Europe Braces for More Drought as Italy and France Dry Up
In the 31 days since Jan. 21, France has recorded less than one millimeter of rainfall across the entire...
France to Withdraw Forces From Burkina Faso; Junta Supporters Celebrate
On Jan. 25, France announced that it will pull its troops from the West African nation of Burkina Faso...
French Health System in Crisis, Rocked By Staff Shortages Amidst Protests
In the midst of planned reforms of its healthcare system, France is facing an uphill battle, struggling...
France’s Central Bank Sees Slight Fourth Quarter Growth
PARIS, France —The French economy is on course to finish the year with slightly positive growth in the...
Energy Crisis Forces Early Shutdown of Large Hadron Collider
Europe’s ongoing energy crisis, fuelled in part by the war in Ukraine, is forcing the world’s largest...
Tornado Sweeps Through Northern France, Causing Extensive Damage
A mini tornado hit the village of Bihucourt in northern France, on Sunday, Oct. 23 tearing roofs off...
Scuffles Break Out as French Workers Strike to Demand Higher Wages
PARIS (Reuters) — Dozens of black-clad protesters clashed with police and broke shop windows on Tuesday...
‘The Time for Negotiations is Over,’ Says French Finance Minister Amid Worsening Petrol Crisis
The time for talking is over, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday, Oct. 17 as the government...
Europe Races to Prepare for Energy Crunch This Winter
Germany was pressing on Monday to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts with Gulf producers and...
Pyrenees Pipeline Puts EU Energy Divisions in Stark Relief
PARIS/MADRID/BERLIN — Skepticism about a new gas pipeline across the Pyrenees highlights the competing...