Tag #French Economy

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French Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed Wednesday following a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, triggered by his controversial use of special powers to pass a budget aiming for a €60 billion deficit reduction, marking the first such event since 1962.

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French Political Uncertainty Triggers Sharp Business Slowdown

Political uncertainty in France following the dissolution of the Assembly has caused a sharp decline in business investment and hiring, impacting companies of all sizes and leading to job losses, as evidenced by a 10% reduction in Somater's workforce and a 75% drop in Societe.com's revenue from the ...

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Canal+ to Withdraw from French TNT by June 2025

Canal+ announced it will remove its four pay-TV channels from French TNT by June 2025, citing the non-renewal of C8's frequency and increased regulatory and tax burdens; 700,000 subscribers will receive alternative access equipment.

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France's Fiscal Deficit and Political Instability Threaten Economic Stability

France faces an economic crisis due to a high fiscal deficit (over 6%), political instability following early parliamentary elections, and a loss of competitiveness against China, despite positive growth and low unemployment.

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French Market Plunges Amidst Political Turmoil

Political instability in France, triggered by Prime Minister Barnier's budget plan facing opposition, sent the CAC 40 index down 1.3% on Wednesday, reaching four-month lows before a slight recovery, with French banking stocks particularly affected, amid concerns of a potential Greek-style crisis.

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MEDEF Head Criticizes France's 2024 Budget

The head of France's MEDEF business organization criticizes the government's 2024 budget, calling it "recessive" and proposing alternative economic policies.

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No-Confidence Vote Brings Down French Government

A no-confidence vote in the French National Assembly forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier's resignation Wednesday evening, after 331 deputies voted in favor, exceeding the 289 required, leaving France with less than one month to approve the 2025 budget amidst a projected economic slowdown and high d...

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French Budget Cuts Projected to Shrink GDP, Cost 242,000 Jobs

The French government's proposed 2025 budget, aiming for a 5% deficit via €60 billion in cuts, is projected to reduce GDP by €31.98 billion and eliminate 242,000 jobs due to a flawed macroeconomic model, primarily affected by the decrease in public spending.

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No-Confidence Vote Threatens to Topple French Government

French Prime Minister Barnier faces a likely no-confidence vote on Wednesday due to his controversial €60 billion budget, potentially causing political and financial crises, despite President Macron's confidence in the government.

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France Faces Larger-Than-Expected Budget Deficit in 2024

Failure to reduce France's 2024 public deficit below 5% of GDP, potentially reaching 5.3%, risks slower economic growth, increased local taxes, and reduced investor confidence, despite some mitigation from the European Central Bank.

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French Industry Faces Crisis Amidst Job Losses

The article discusses the challenges facing French industry, citing recent plant closures and job losses in various sectors. It analyzes the causes of this decline, including economic crises and energy prices, and examines the government's limited response.

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French Minister Rejects VAT Increase Proposal

France's budget minister rejects a proposal to raise VAT to lower salary contributions, sparking debate on economic policy and budget priorities.

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