Economy
The French baby food brand Popote has announced the recall of two batches of first-stage infant formula in France, citing a recent tightening of safety thresholds related to cereulide, a bacterial toxin. According to the company, the decision follows new guidelines introduced by the French Ministry......
French digital services group Capgemini announced on Sunday that it has decided to sell a subsidiary providing services to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), following growing criticism over its involvement with the controversial federal body. The company said the decision was......
European stocks climbed on Friday, capping off their strongest January rally in years as robust earnings from Adidas and Swatch bolstered investor confidence amid lingering concerns over geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade policies. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose in early trading and headed......
France’s economic growth remained below the symbolic threshold of 1 percent in 2025, as gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.9 percent over the year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The slowdown was particularly visible in......
European stock markets climbed Thursday, fueled by soaring precious metals prices that propelled mining shares higher, even as technology stocks faced headwinds from disappointing results at SAP. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.6% to 10,217.40 points by midday, while the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.4%......
Global economic power in 2026 remains highly concentrated, with a handful of countries accounting for a large share of worldwide output. According to international economic projections, total global gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach approximately 123.6 trillion dollars, reflecting steady......
The French government has agreed to key demands from social partners in ongoing negotiations over unemployment insurance, notably by withdrawing a previously contested policy framework, according to official correspondence obtained on Wednesday. In a letter addressed to social partners, Prime Minister......
The Galeries Lafayette group has announced the completion of the sale of the building that houses the iconic BHV department store, located on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris. The transaction marks a significant step in the group’s real estate strategy, although the identity of the buyer was not......
France registered a record number of new businesses in 2025, according to figures released by the national statistics office Insee, confirming a strong entrepreneurial momentum despite economic uncertainties. In total, more than 1.16 million companies were created during the year, marking an increase......
The French children’s clothing brand Okaïdi has requested judicial restructuring for its activities in France, its parent group IDKIDS announced on Tuesday, marking another setback for the country’s struggling ready-to-wear sector. The move affects around 2,000 employees nationwide. A......
French retail giant Auchan is planning to sell 91 of its supermarkets to Intermarché as part of a broader partnership aimed at rebranding its stores. The move comes as Auchan faces financial difficulties and seeks to restructure its operations. The agreement, initially signed in November, involved......
President Donald Trump abruptly reversed his plan last week to impose tariffs on eight European nations, paving the way for a surge in high-yield debt issuance as markets breathed a sigh of relief. The decision followed talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, yielding what Trump called a framework......
Diesel fuel prices in France have risen by about ten cents per liter since the beginning of the year, according to calculations based on official data. This increase reflects a continuing upward trend at the pump, with diesel now averaging around €1.67 per liter. At the same time, prices for gasoline......
