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POLITICS1d agoGermany and France brace for protests on Halloween weekendA wave of youth-led protests has swept Europe, with demonstrators denouncing rising prices and a lack of prospects.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoFame, Fortune, and Murder in 1960s FranceWhat a scandal involving movie star Alain Delon can—and can’t—tell us about French society.Foreign Policy
BUSINESS1d agoWho will come to France's rescue in the event of a debt crisis?As French government bond yields surpassed 5% for the first time since 2002, the specter of a true budget crisis is drawing closer. The main firewall remains the European Central Bank, while an intervention by the International Monetary Fund appears to be almost certainly ruled out.Le Monde [en]
MILITARY1d ago‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilotsCpl. Igor started a new job this year, swapping the sights of a 105 mm gun on the French Army's AMX 10 RC reconnaissance vehicle for first-person view goggles and a handheld controller.Defense News
BUSINESS1d agoFrench economy "at a standstill" adds to France's budget crisis riskFrance has seen no growth since the start of the year and GDP fell by 0.1% between July and September. The government urges political forces to adopt the 2027 budget as the country’s ability to reassure markets is in doubt.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance boards up ahead of Halloween protestsFrance has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality, with authorities warning of a 'very high risk of public disorder' this weekend.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICT1d agoWhat is France's 'great replacement' conspiracy theory and how is it spreading?A week after shootings in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière that are being investigated as a terrorist attack motivated by race, the mayor of Trappes has called for the "great replacement" theory – which claims white French people are being deliberately replaced by non-Europeans – to be banned by law.RFI [en]
HEALTH1d agoFrance recalls millions of condoms due to manufacturing defectsFrankrijk roept opnieuw onveilige condooms terug. Volgens de Franse instantie voor consumentenbescherming en fraudebestrijding zijn bij vijftien verschillende merken fabricagefouten gevonden. De dikte en kwaliteit van de condooms zijn ondermaats, waardoor ze gemakkelijker kunnen scheuren of knappen. In totaal gaat het om zeven miljoen condooms, allemaal geproduceerd door de Maleisische fabrikant Richter Rubber Technology. De condooms worden ook in andere EU-landen verkocht, mogelijk ook in Nederland. Het gaat om de ultradunne latexcondooms voor mannen van de merken Releaf, Einhorn, My Lubie, PNOS Buitenland
POLITICS1d agoFrance braces for new wave of protests, govt warns of 'very high' violence riskFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESS1d agoGermany, France, Italy and Spain: Where was inflation highest in October?Inflation rose in Italy and France, held in Spain and fell in Germany in October. What is driving the gap between Europe's largest economies and will the European Central Bank hike again in December?EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoThird weekend of protests looms as tensions persist across FranceFor the third Saturday in a row, people across France are set to take to the streets to protest against the high cost of living and demand better funding for education. Police are preparing for all eventualities ahead of another weekend of protests, following earlier demonstrations that ended in rioting and looting in city centres.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoUnrest in France is nightmare fuel for Macron’s heirsCenter-right presidential candidates are struggling to get across their message amid a wave of protests in France.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoChristophe Lecourtier (AFD): 'We assume we are withdrawing from countries openly hostile to France'Avec des moyens publics divisés par trois et une présidentielle en ligne de mire, le nouveau directeur général de l’Agence française de développement détaille sa feuille de route : moins de dons, des projets plus ciblés et des entreprises françaises privilégiées.Jeune Afrique
MILITARY1d agoFrance and Chad resume military cooperation as they mend tiesThe French army says two fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad where they will carry out "training activities".Africanews [en]
HEALTH1d agoFrance forced to recall faulty condoms after manufacturing fearsMore condoms have been recalled in France after a defective manufacturing process put people at risk of pregnancy and STIsThe Independent World
BUSINESS2d agoEurozone Q3 GDP exceeds forecasts despite weakness in Germany and FranceThe Eurozone's Q3 GDP growth surpassed predictions, even as major economies like Germany and France showed signs of weakness. This indicates a stronger overall economic performance for the region than anticipated.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoEuro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contractsThe Euro zone economy experienced a slowdown to 0.4% growth in the third quarter, with France's economy contracting. This indicates a challenging economic period for the region.CNBC
BUSINESS2d agoEconomy minister warns France could ‘hit the wall’ as new figures show GDP contraction“The French economy is at a standstill,” Finance and Economy Minister Roland Lescure said.Politico Europe
POLITICS2d agoAnother Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political CenterSupport for Édouard Philippe, the leading candidate from the centrist bloc, has eroded, while his far-right and far-left rivals benefit.NYT World
BUSINESS2d agoFrance's October inflation expected to rise to 3.4%, above estimatesFrance's inflation rate for October is projected to increase to 3.4%, surpassing earlier estimates. This indicates rising cost pressures within the French economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBER2d agoFrance network outage puts Nokia under scrutiny as EU pushes to phase out Huawei, ZTE gearA mobile network outage in France this week has raised questions about the reliability of Finnish telecoms giant Nokia’s products against the backdrop of continued European Union efforts to phase out Chinese suppliers Huawei Technologies and ZTE over security concerns. The problem first hit the network of France’s biggest telecoms provider Orange at 11.37am on Monday and lasted until 8.30pm, resulting in outages of up to nine hours for some customers, Orange France CEO Jerome Henique told French...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoFrance's economy shrinks 0.1% in Q3 as exports declineFrance's economy saw a 0.1% contraction in the third quarter of the year. This decline is attributed to a decrease in exports.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY2d agoFrance and Chad rebuild military ties with planned air force trainingTwo French fighter jets and a transport aircraft will soon make a stopover in Chad and carry out "training activities", the French army has said, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties.RFI [en]
POLITICS2d agoFrance on alert as 70,000 police mobilised for Halloween protestsFrance’s interior minister has warned of a “very high risk of public disorder” and announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers for a new wave of protests this weekend. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country’s worst rioting in years. The Yellow Vest movement and student unions have called for a new day of protests on Saturday. The demonstrations come...South China Morning Post
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