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1 – 10 of 68It was expected that the reshuffle would reflect a policy pivot towards social and environmental priorities in the wake of COVID-19 and as a response to the outcome of local…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254501
ISSN: 2633-304X
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French pension reforms.
Macron was elected on a programme calling for cuts in public spending and tax of 60 billion euros (69 billion dollars) and 20 billion euros respectively by 2022. France’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222227
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Eric Coquerel of the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) was elected chair of the powerful finance committee, which plays an important constitutional oversight role in passing budgets…
The minority government faces significant opposition to its medium-term financial plans, next year’s deficit-reducing budget and immigration reforms.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281881
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The deal, which values Areva NP at 2.7 billion euros (3 billion dollars), is in effect a bailout designed to secure the survival of Areva and the French nuclear supply chain.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201398
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The decision reflects doubts over Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire's four-year plan to “chill” state spending and reduce France's accumulated debt from 111.6% of GDP to 108.3% by…
France has been one of the first European countries to prepare effectively for Brexit, setting up a task force in July 2016. It has since adopted a consistently hard line, helping…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238292
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Several French industries have proclaimed low-carbon ambitions but outcomes have been modest: ‘green’ finance is still embryonic and there has been little progress on key…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB227484
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In response to the November 13 Paris terror attacks, President Francois Hollande has embarked on a ramping-up of security and intelligence powers and resources, and a new military…