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Sweden and Finland may want to join NATO, but all is not well in the US-led alliance
The EU, backed by the economies of Germany and France, is not very happy with the sanctions imposed by the United States on Russia. Switzerland, usually ... -
FTSE 100 Live May 16: China reveals Covid hit economy, Vodafone shares rise
1652705863 April inflation could hit 9.2%, economists say Deutsche Bank has suggested that April inflation could hit 9.2%, a new record high, when figures are released ... -
Statement by G7 Foreign Ministers on Climate, Environment, Peace and Security (May 14, 2022)
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the ... -
G7 seeks other ways to help Ukraine and unlock grain supply
WEISSENHAUS, Germany (AP) — Top diplomats from wealthy Group of Seven countries gathered in northern Germany on Thursday for a three-day meeting focused on Russia’s war ... -
FirstFT: Musk says he would reverse Trump’s ‘senseless’ and ‘morally wrong’ Twitter ban
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Sign up for our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get it delivered straight to ... -
French President Macron inaugurated for a second 5-year term | Economic news
By SYLVIE CORBET, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron was sworn in for a second term on Saturday, vowing to take steps to ... -
EU proposes ban on Russian oil, says Commission President
Smoke rises above a burning oil storage on the outskirts of Donetsk, Ukraine on May 4. (Alexander Ermoshenko/Reuters) Ukraine’s military said on Wednesday that despite heavy ... -
French Greens and far-left leader Melenchon reach deal ahead of parliamentary elections
LFI, the movement of far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, has reached an agreement with France‘s green party EELV, politicians on both sides said on Monday, as the ... -
Perspectives Europe: a French economic evolution
Evgeniia Ozerkina/iStock via Getty Images By Katrina Dudley, CFA, Investment Strategist, Portfolio Manager, Franklin Mutual Series Franklin Mutual Series’ Katrina Dudley sees the re-election of President ... -
Vast sums of money disappeared from pandemic stimulus programs
IIT WAS A criminal’s paradise. In June 2020, a company in Milan obtained a government loan of €60,000 ($63,300) to cope with the pandemic-induced downturn. But ... -
Saudi Arabia and France launch humanitarian projects in Lebanon | Poverty and Development News
Beirut, Lebanon – Saudi Arabia and France have pledged an initial $32 million to launch a series of humanitarian projects in Lebanon to help ease its ... -
The economic results of a victory for Marine Le Pen
France goes to the polls on Sunday April 24 for the second and final round of the presidential election. As Emmanuel Macron looks likely to win ... -
Live updates: Over 5 million Ukrainians flee war at home
Ukraine plans to open a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave Mariupol, the besieged southeastern city where Russia this week launched a bombing campaign targeting steel ... -
Why Nevada Will Tell the Story of the 2022 Election
We’ll talk about that race in a moment, but we’ll start in the United States. Specifically, we’re heading west into a state that could be ground ... -
Indo-French dialogue on bilateral defense cooperation ends in Paris
Against the backdrop of strengthening ties between India and France, the 20th edition of the Indo-French Chiefs of Staff Talks ended in Paris on Wednesday. The ... -
French growth at 0.25% in the first quarter
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Banque de France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau delivers a speech during the annual meeting of small and medium business leaders at ... -
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is fighting to be the last president of France
In Toulouse, on April 3, during the last open-air campaign rally of Jean Luc Mélenchon, a man held a huge colorful sign on which one could ... -
Taiwan to move away from zero Covid strategy: minister
Published on: 04/07/2022 – 12:06 Taipei (AFP) – Taiwan will move away from a zero Covid policy and instead focus on battling the most severe infections ... -
Airplane Art – Air France Airbus A319 departing London Heathrow
It’s still Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Air France Airbus A319 departure London-Heathrow as he ... -
French oppose Macron’s proposed later retirement, poll finds ahead of election
April 1 (Reuters) – A large majority of French people oppose raising the legal retirement age, according to an opinion poll published by the newspaper Les ... -
Fuel discount: starts tomorrow
The discount on fuel will be 15 euro cents per liter excluding VAT. It can reach 18 cents per liter depending on the level of VAT ... -
Last war in Ukraine: the United States will send specialized fighter jets to reinforce the eastern front of NATO
A new round of talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations could start in Turkey as early as Tuesday, the Kremlin said, adding that the talks ... -
Far from the bombs, Ukrainians settle in a German city
Published on: 03/26/2022 – 07:42Amended: 03/26/2022 – 07:40 Kronberg (Germany) (AFP) – When Katrin Bilger heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, her nine-year-old daughter and 10-year-old ... -
Renault’s $2.4 billion in Russian assets prove too toxic | Business and Economy News
For weeks, Renault was reluctant to join the mass corporate exodus from Russia, but on Wednesday it relented. By Craig TrudelBloomberg Posted on March 24, 2022March ... -
French energy giant Total to stop buying Russian oil
The French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Tuesday that it has decided to stop all its purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products by the end ... -
Germany strikes gas deal with Qatar to help end dependence on Russia | Germany
Germany has concluded a contract with Qatar for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which will help the European country to wean off its dependence ... -
Automakers give in as Kremlin war hits European industry – EURACTIV.com
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe, thanks to on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. European ... -
Live Updates: Russia invades Ukraine
People take cover from a shelling inside an entrance to a building in Mariupol, Ukraine on March 13. (Evgeniy Maloletka/AP) Around 350,000 people are still stranded ... -
The United States has unleashed weapons of financial destruction and economists are watching the long-term fallout
A group of economists was asked to think about a question about sanctions against Russia and their potential for deep and long-term consequences on the United ... -
March 11 Ukraine war news: G7 moves to end normal trade relations with Russia, Macron warns of ‘massive new sanctions’
Ukraine is asking for security guarantees from the United States, European countries and Moscow as part of a possible settlement after the Russian invasion, a government ... -
K-pop BTS on stage for the first concert in Seoul since the pandemic
Published on: 03/10/2022 – 09:32 Seoul (AFP) – Tens of thousands of BTS fans gathered in Seoul on Thursday for the K-pop superstars’ first live concert ... -
Ukraine-Russia War: Live Updates – The New York Times
One million children have fled Ukraine in less than two weeks of war, UNICEF spokesman James Elder said on Tuesday, calling it a “dark historic first”. ... -
Last war in Ukraine: Netflix and TikTok suspend most Russian services
Management of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has come under the orders of the commander of the Russian forces who took control of the site last ... -
Nigerian youth our main investment target: France
France‘s Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann, said Nigeria’s youth are the main target of economic investment in the European country. According to her, France is looking ... -
Russo-Ukrainian War: Live Updates – The New York Times
BEIJING — Organizers of the Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing will allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete when the Games open this week, despite ... -
Zelensky calls for closing “the sky” for Russian missiles, planes and helicopters
French President Emmanuel Macron, center, chairs a Defense Council at the Elysée Palace in Paris on Monday.” class=”Image-p11edh-0 gubAgz”/>French President Emmanuel Macron, center, chairs a Defense ... -
Boris Johnson under pressure to widen sanctions against more oligarchs in London | Russia
New anti-corruption measures to help trace Russian assets in London and confiscate ‘dirty money’ must be accelerated by the government. Ministers plan to strengthen unexplained wealth ... -
Wheat prices climb to highest since 2008; stocks calmer after Wall Street gains – live business | Business
Hello and welcome to our ongoing coverage of the global economy, financial markets, eurozone and business. Yesterday we woke up to the grim news that Russia ... -
White House expected to authorize toughest sanctions against controversial Russian gas pipeline
New US sanctions triggered by Russia’s latest actions in Ukraine targeted targets that had not been hit in the past: family members of those in Russian ... -
The Malian parliament approves a five-year plan for democratic transition | Politics News
The military-dominated 121-seat interim parliament voted to allow the military government to rule for up to five years. Malian lawmakers on Monday approved a plan allowing ... -
France urges citizens of eastern Ukraine to leave immediately
Speaking to CNN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said “any provocation is very dangerous” when asked about a potential false flag pretext for a war with Russia. ... -
Sustainable designs at the heart of London’s fashion
Published on: 02/18/2022 – 04:52 London (AFP) – Emerging and enduring designers will have the chance to shine at London Fashion Week from Friday with major ... -
EU summit aims to counter China, Russia’s influence in Africa
BRUSSELS – European Union leaders want to renew dialogue with African nations and counter the growing influence of China and Russia across the continent at a ... -
The French left is not finding the right path as the presidential election approaches
PARIS — With presidential elections fast approaching, the French left is once again in tatters. Half a dozen contenders – totaling just over a quarter of ... -
Valérie Pécresse promises a return to budgetary discipline for the French presidency
French presidential candidate Valérie Pécresse has said people will have to work harder and the government will spend less if she wins the April election and ... -
Today’s coronavirus news: Pressure mounts to end trucker protests amid escalating economic fallout
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world on Friday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if ... -
US-Canada Bridge Blockade Risks Huge Economic Damage, Governments Warn | Canada
Blockades on the busiest border bridge between Canada and the United States could have serious repercussions on the economies of both countries, disrupting the auto industry, ... -
Germany plans legal action against EU taxonomy – EURACTIV.com
German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck said on Monday (January 7th) that Berlin would consider a controversial European Commission proposal to include nuclear power and fossil gas in ... -
India takes strong stance on tax treaties with MFN countries
Indian tax authorities have toughened their stance to bar foreign funds and strategic investors from most-favoured-nation (MFN) jurisdictions like the Netherlands, France and Switzerland from taking ... -
US job growth allows Fed to hedge rate hikes
A Brandon Motor Lodge displays a “Help Wanted” sign in Brandon, Florida, U.S., June 1, 2021. Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, ... -
Europe sees nuclear and natural gas as sustainable investments
A draft plan, released by the commission on December 31, drew widespread criticism from some member countries, experts and lawmakers, who said the consultation period was ... -
These are the biggest French startups according to the French government – TechCrunch
Each year, the French government and the government-backed initiative La French Tech share two startup rankings – the Next40 and the French Tech 120. The startups ... -
White House warnings on Russia strain Ukraine-US partnership
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials on Friday sharply criticized the Biden administration for its ominous warnings of an impending Russian attack, saying they had unnecessarily raised ... -
How Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014. And how the markets crashed
Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) listens to the head of the Russian army’s main combat readiness department Ivan Buvaltsev (right) while watching military exercises at the ... -
France’s proposed law banning the hijab in sport is odious and harmful
This is a column by Shireen Ahmed, who writes opinions for CBC Sports. For more information on CBC Opinion Sectionplease consult the FAQs. As I watched ... -
Crisis in Ukraine: Putin the player may have gone too far to back down
Russian President Vladimir Putin has moved to escalate tensions with Ukraine in recent months by placing a huge and unprecedented Russian military force on its borders ... -
France and Germany support projects on 5G applications for pvt networks
France and Germany would support four projects on 5G applications for private networks with a total of 17.7 million euros ($20.1 million), the countries’ economic affairs ... -
World powers in Berlin insist on possible deal with Iran
Published on: 01/20/2022 – 16:54Amended: 01/20/2022 – 16:53 Berlin (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his European allies insisted it was still possible ... -
Joly pledges financial aid to Ukraine as she watches threat of Russian invasion
Canada’s foreign minister landed in Kyiv on Monday promising additional economic aid to help keep Ukraine’s government afloat in the face of uncertainty caused by the ... -
Omicron begins French support for Macron: Ifop poll for the JDD
(Bloomberg) – French President Emmanuel Macron, who is set to seek re-election in April, is losing support following the latest spike in Covid cases in the ... -
The Belgian “ghost town” is fighting to come back to life
Published on: 01/15/2022 – 07:48 Doel (Belgium) (AFP) – Doel has the reputation of being the most famous ghost town in Belgium. But its few inhabitants, ... -
Analysis: Electoral risk? No panic for bond investors in Italy and France
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi addresses the lower house of parliament in Rome, Italy, January 11, 2022. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access ... -
Deliveroo plans to open pizzeria for research purposes
Seeking to better understand the challenges facing restaurants that use its platform, UK-based food delivery company Deliveroo has announced plans to open a pizzeria in London, ... -
Biden to deliver State of the Union address on March 1
Published on: 01.08.2022 – 01:48Amended: 01.08.2022 – 01:46 Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden will deliver the traditional State of the Union Address (SOTU) on ... -
Can the London Stock Exchange get rid of the image of a dinosaur and go bold? | Stock markets
LLondon’s stock market faces a deluge of criticism, with global investors comparing it to a “global marshal†struggling to attract and retain the growth companies that ... -
EU News: Olaf Scholz will make Emmanuel Macron an ally of EU and German prosperity after Merkel | World | News
Mr. Scholz, since taking the oath as Chancellor in early December, has made sure that a visit to the Elysee Palace is first on his agenda. ... -
It’s packaging: the French ban on plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables begins | France
A law banning plastic packaging for a large number of fruits and vegetables goes into effect in France on New Year’s Day, to end what the ... -
A movement to unify the French left could be his last chance for the elections
PARIS – The dismal state of the French left ahead of the April presidential elections was best summed up in a series of recent phone calls ... -
US, Russia to hold arms control talks, Ukraine on January 10
Published on: 12/28/2021 – 06:21 The United States and Russia will have long-awaited talks in January, a White House official told AFP on Monday, with rivals ... -
French viral infections increase during the holidays
France has recorded more than 100,000 viral infections in a single day for the first time since the start of the pandemic and hospitalizations linked to ... -
Live updates: India finds cases of omicron in vaccinated people
NEW DELHI – India’s health ministry said an analysis of 183 omicron variant infections showed 87 involved people who were fully vaccinated and three people involved ... -
How France lost Mali: failure to quell the jihadist threat opens the door to Russia
Upon his arrival in the Saharan Malian city of Timbuktu in 2013 to celebrate his liberation from the Islamists with the help of French forces, then ... -
French economic rebound, inflation will slow down next year – central bank
People visit a Christmas market in Mulhouse, France on December 15, 2021. REUTERS / Yves Herman Register now for FREE and unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ... -
License fee for staging the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor will cost Irish taxpayer € 22.5m
The Centennial Ryder Cup will be played at Adare Manor in 2027, and while former Sports Minister Shane Ross said two years ago it would cost ... -
Live news from December 16: ECB and BoE take action to tighten policy, France bans non-essential UK travel on Covid, Brazil to bypass its IMF office in Brasilia next year
New York City will distribute 1m KN95 face masks and 500,000 home tests in a bid to curb the accelerated spread of the coronavirus in the ... -
French forces leave Timbuktu in Mali after nearly nine years | News
The French army has said “will be present in a different way” as the former colonial power reduces its military presence in Mali. French forces have ... -
Latest updates: UK’s biggest banks could weather economic crisis, BoE says
European gas futures rose 10% on Monday hours after German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said the Nord Stream 2 pipeline could not be licensed in its ... -
The economy of a new China-Laos railway line
IN LATE In the 1860s, French sailors who had set out from Saigon to find the source of the Mekong encountered the steep Khone Falls between ... -
France threatens EU with legal action if UK sticks to position on fishing licenses
PARIS, December 10 (Reuters) – France will ask the European Union to take legal action against Britain if it does not issue more fishing licenses before ... -
French socialist Hidalgo calls for left-wing primary to nominate presidential candidate
Published on: 12/08/2021 – 10:42 PM The choice of the French Socialist Party to run for president on Wednesday called on left-wing parties to rally to ... -
EU is finally putting its money where its mouth is on China
Now, a more coherent European strategy is looming, through a series of policies that have the clear ambition to counter China, regardless of what that might ... -
Why were the French the first to have fewer children? Secularization | Torsten Bell
I know arguments over fish and migration mean we don’t talk to the French these days, but it’s always okay to reflect on their history. A ... -
Latest news: Evergrande summoned by Chinese officials after warning over debt demand
At least six U.S. states have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, with Nebraska the latest to confirm a batch of infections of ... -
Latest updates: Hospitalizations for Covid in the United States increased in November
Omicron has been detected in at least 21 countries, as governments around the world impose restrictions to limit the spread of the latest variant of the ... -
“The game”: the perilous journey of the Afghans to reach the United Kingdom by boat
On August 6, after hearing of the Taliban’s advance into southern Afghanistan, Harif Ahmadzai fled his hometown of Gardez without saying goodbye to his parents. It ... -
French games company Gameloft joins forces with WinZO
Bombay: French multinational games company Gameloft has entered into a partnership agreement with Delhi-based social gaming platform WinZO to enable popular game maker Asphalt 9 to ... -
French justice will investigate sexual assault charges against Nicolas Hulot
The Paris prosecutor’s office is due to investigate a former French environment minister under President Emmanuel Macron into allegations of rape and sexual assault, after several ... -
Italy and France make amends with a treaty – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article ROME – After a few years of stormy transalpine relations, Italy and France are putting their differences behind them ... -
“I lost everything”: riots in Guadeloupe overtake COVID demonstration | Economic news
BY ELODIE SOUPAMA AND SYLVIE CORBET LE GOSIER, Guadeloupe (AP) – Residents of the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory, expressed dismay on Sunday ... -
France’s yellow vests prepare to take to the streets amid third year of protests
As the demonstrations of the yellow vests that shook France are entering their third year, the demonstrators are preparing to take to the streets on Saturday. ...
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