French Law Boosts Women in Corporate Leadership
France's Rixain law, mandating female representation in leadership, has resulted in a 2% increase of women in CAC 40 company leadership positions in 2024, reaching 28%, exceeding comparable UK and German levels in 2023, despite concerns from the Medef regarding the law's implementation.
French Law Boosts Women in Corporate Leadership
France's Rixain law, mandating female representation in leadership, has resulted in a 2% increase of women in CAC 40 company leadership positions in 2024, reaching 28%, exceeding comparable UK and German levels in 2023, despite concerns from the Medef regarding the law's implementation.
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36% Bias Score
Yvon Gattaz, former French employers' leader, dies at 99
Yvon Gattaz, former head of the French employers' organization CNPF, died Thursday at 99; his leadership during Mitterrand's presidency (1981–1986) saw him negotiate concessions from the socialist government, advocating for businesses and leaving a legacy of promoting family business transmissions.
Yvon Gattaz, former French employers' leader, dies at 99
Yvon Gattaz, former head of the French employers' organization CNPF, died Thursday at 99; his leadership during Mitterrand's presidency (1981–1986) saw him negotiate concessions from the socialist government, advocating for businesses and leaving a legacy of promoting family business transmissions.
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52% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
French Business Leaders Protest Surtax, Threatening Relocation
French business leaders, including the head of MEDEF, are protesting a planned surtax on large companies expected to generate €8 billion for the government, arguing it will drive businesses away and comparing France unfavorably to the US. This comes as the French government seeks €32 billion in savi...
French Business Leaders Protest Surtax, Threatening Relocation
French business leaders, including the head of MEDEF, are protesting a planned surtax on large companies expected to generate €8 billion for the government, arguing it will drive businesses away and comparing France unfavorably to the US. This comes as the French government seeks €32 billion in savi...
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60% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score