France

  • Dec 1, 2014
  • 2 min read

Weak growth, inflation to push the ECB on sovereign QE

The persistent weakness in the manufacturing sector is weighing on the area's growth

EU
  • Dec 1, 2014
  • 2 min read

Sarkozy aims to woo far-right for French presidency

Former President Nicolas Sarkozy seeks to make history with second election in 2017

France
  • Nov 19, 2014
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the EU in 2015

Next year will see reinvigorated EU leadership -- and mounting tensions with some member states

EU
  • Nov 14, 2014
  • 2 min read

Euro-area GDP 'relief' will prove temporary

Positive third quarter GDP results for many euro-area countries does not deflect from the need to reform

EU
  • Nov 13, 2014
  • 1 min read

Economic malaise could hurt Hollande, help Le Pen

In 2012, newly elected President Francois Hollande vowed to meet the EU budget deficit target of 3% of GDP

France
  • Nov 13, 2014
  • 1 min read

Economic malaise could hurt Hollande, help Le Pen

In 2012, newly elected President Francois Hollande vowed to meet the EU budget deficit target of 3% of GDP

France
  • Nov 12, 2014
  • 6 min read

European housing markets set to soften outside Germany

European housing markets show divergent trends, as the periphery remains weak and the UK boom cools

EU
  • Nov 11, 2014
  • 7 min read

Alternative EU bank stress tests hint at hidden risks

Market value-based tests suggest that European banks may need much more capital

EU