Tag: French economy
French Inflation Rises Below Expectations Amid Weakening Economy
French inflation rose less than expected, indicating a weakening economy and suggesting that interest rates may need to be lowered further. Consumer prices in France increased by 1.7% in November compared to the previous...
Le Pen Threatens to Topple French Government in Budget Dispute
Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally party in France, has threatened to topple the French government in a budget dispute. Le Pen has been vocal about her opposition to the...
New Finance Minister Armand Appointed by Macron in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Antoine Armand as the new finance minister of France, a move that has thrust a 33-year-old with limited political experience into the forefront of an urgent budget battle....
Energy Price Surge Drives Up French Inflation Rate
Impact of Energy Price Surge on French Inflation RateFrance's national public audit office has raised concerns over the country's vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks due to its €154bn public deficit and lagging public finances. The...