Starmer to woo investors as new UK-Germany deal talks launched Politics Sir Keir Starmer is set to woo major investors during a European trip which will see him launch negotiations for a major new UK-Germany treaty. The Prime Minister is set to meet bosses from Siemens Energy and Rheinmetall, as well as investors from Thales, Eutelsat, Mistral AI and Sanofi during visits to Berlin and Paris. [...]
Sport, tax and the Olympics: Why France is attractive for international athletes Sport Business In this Olympic and Paralympic year, sport is in the spotlight, especially in France where more than 10,000 international athletes are expected. At the same time, all eyes are on possible tax changes in the next coming months following the latest snap elections that took place further to the dissolution of the French Parliament by [...]
Explainer: What just happened in the French elections? lucy kenningham Macron's call for certainty has resulted in a confusing and concerning hung parliament in France, writes Lucy Kenningham
French election: Markets stabilise after shock results lead to stalemate July 8, 2024 In 1962 president Charles De Gaulle expressed his frustration at the difficulties facing anyone governing France. "How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese," he lamented.
Why markets are concerned by the French election June 29, 2024 France's fiscal position is not good. Its national debt stands at around 112 per cent of GDP, a bigger debt burden than Germany and the UK.
A Parisian protest to poo in the Seine isn’t just a joke – it’s political June 26, 2024 People are willing to defecate in the river Seine. It speaks to the political malaise that is polluting France, writes Lucy Kenningham
London overtakes Paris as Europe’s biggest stock market after Macron’s election gamble June 17, 2024 Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble has caused France to lose its crown as Europe's biggest stock market, with London retaking the title after spending most of the last two years in second place.
Bank of England to take centre stage for markets amid continuing fallout from Macron’s gamble June 16, 2024 In the last week alone BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole have lost around eight per cent while Societie Generale has lost nearly 11 per cent.
The politics of surprise: Macron’s election gamble June 11, 2024 Why has Emmanuel Macron called a snap election, three years early, when his party is being thrashed in the polls?
Macron snaps: French set for snap election after Le Pen’s Euro gains June 10, 2024 Emmanuel Macron has opted for a snap parliamentary election - though he will himself remain in power in France