Economy



EasyJet launches direct Strasbourg to Marrakech flights twice weekly

EasyJet has inaugurated a new direct air route connecting Strasbourg and Marrakech, expanding low-cost connectivity between France and Morocco. The service, which began operating on Sunday, runs twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays between Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport and Marrakech-Ménara Airport.......

France expects inflation to return to target by 2027–2028

France is expected to experience a rise in inflation in the short term before returning to more stable levels later in the decade, according to François Villeroy de Galhau, head of the Banque de France. Speaking during recent economic discussions, Villeroy indicated that inflation could fluctuate......

Le Pen calls for windfall tax on TotalEnergies if fuel price caps fall short

Marine Le Pen has suggested that a windfall tax on TotalEnergies could be introduced if current measures to limit fuel prices prove insufficient to protect consumers. Speaking during a public appearance in central France, the political leader emphasized that while the company’s decision to cap......

France introduces €50 fuel allowance for low-income high-mileage workers

The government of France has officially published in the Journal Officiel the details of a new €50 fuel allowance designed to support low-income workers who travel long distances for work. The measure aims to ease the financial pressure caused by persistently high fuel prices. The scheme targets......

France’s growth stalls in first quarter amid weak domestic demand

France’s economy showed no growth in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary estimates released by Insee. The stagnation reflects weak domestic demand and a sharp negative contribution from foreign trade, surprising many analysts who had expected modest expansion. Gross domestic......

Macron reshuffles team, opening path for new French central bank chief

French President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a key reshuffle within his inner circle, a move that could influence the future leadership of the country’s central bank. The decision to replace his chief of staff is widely seen as paving the way for a senior official to take over the Bank of France......

Middle East War: “we have no more fiscal room for maneuver,” warns Pierre Moscovici

Former head of France’s Court of Auditors and current member of the European Court of Auditors, Pierre Moscovici, has warned that France has exhausted its fiscal flexibility amid rising energy prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. In an interview, Moscovici stressed that the country......

Eu corn area hits historic low as iran war drives costs higher

European Union maize planting is expected to fall to around 7.9 million hectares in the 2026 to 2027 season, marking its lowest level since the start of the century as rising input costs linked to the conflict in Iran weigh on farmers during spring sowing. The decline reflects several years of shrinking......

Taxi drivers request fuel price relief amid rising energy costs

Taxi drivers and ride-hailing operators are calling for government support to offset rising fuel prices, which have increased due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The request comes amid broader pressure on transport professionals, following similar appeals from fishermen, farmers,......

Morocco and France renew agricultural partnership with new joint initiatives

Morocco and France have relaunched their agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting held on April 21 in Meknès, on the sidelines of the 18th International Agriculture Show in Morocco. The session brought together Ahmed El Bouari and Annie Genevard, alongside institutional, scientific,......

Hiring intentions in France fall by 6.5% in 2026 amid economic slowdown

Hiring intentions among companies in France are expected to decline by 6.5% in 2026 compared to the previous year, according to a recent survey published by France Travail. The study indicates that recruitment plans have dropped to approximately 2.27 million, marking the lowest level since 2018 and......

China rare earth exports to Japan hit nine month low

China’s exports of rare earth magnets and materials to Japan dropped sharply in March, reaching their lowest level in nine months and underscoring growing strain in a critical global supply chain. The decline follows export restrictions imposed by Beijing earlier this year amid escalating diplomatic......

Alstom shares plunge over 30% amid delivery delays

The French rail giant Alstom saw its shares tumble sharply on the Paris stock exchange, dropping by more than 30% shortly after trading opened on Friday. The dramatic decline followed the company’s announcement of revised financial targets, largely driven by ongoing delivery delays affecting its......

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