France

  • Jul 13, 2017
  • 7 min read

Policy must look beyond pay to raise living standards

Popular demand for higher pay is strengthening as memories of the 2008-09 crisis fade and jobs outgrow wages

International
  • Jul 11, 2017
  • 2 min read

Reforms are likely to improve France’s competitiveness

Macron is seeking to attract foreign companies to Paris with a clear pro-business stance

France
  • Jul 4, 2017
  • 2 min read

Macron’s speech points to new French style of politics

A rare address to both houses of parliament highlights the president’s personalised approach

France
  • Jul 3, 2017
  • 7 min read

EU is unlikely to change course on Russia sanctions

The French and German elections may not lead to a softening of the EU’s position

EU
  • Jul 3, 2017
  • 2 min read

New Sahel force will have to prove its worth

France is leading the launch of a new anti-jihadist force in the Sahel

West Africa
  • Jun 30, 2017
  • 2 min read

Rising core euro inflation signal tighter 2018 policy

Headline inflation continued to ease in the euro-area, concerning euro investors, but core inflation edged higher

Europe
  • Jun 27, 2017
  • 7 min read

In Macron’s France, the personal will be political

After transforming France's political landscape, Macron is introducing a new leadership style

France
  • Jun 22, 2017
  • 2 min read

French cabinet reshuffle may strengthen Macron

Macron averted a looming crisis after four ministers resigned this week

France