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Marches, mimosa, Molière: The week ahead in France

This week (February 13-19) is also set to include a controversial healthcare debate (and a strike about it), another day of pension protests, a wine show and more

French economy grew by 2.6% in 2022, annual inflation at 6%

Estimates put growth for 2023 at 0.7% but projections for 2024 are stronger with the IMF predicting that France will be among the G7 countries with higher growth

Inflation in France set to reach 3%: Tips for saving on prices

The cost of fuel and food will continue to be high for several months but there are offers around

France announces €100billion plan to relaunch economy

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the economic relaunch plan to counteract the economic effect of the Covid-19 crisis, with the objective of creating 160,000 jobs in 2021.

France in top five for foreign investment

France has become more appealing for foreign investors and has reached the top five of an influential global index of attractiveness for the first time.

Foreign investors see France as a good bet

International development agency Business France's report was welcome

Unemployment drops in France, yet issues remain

The number of unemployed people in France dipped dramatically in September this year, in its biggest drop since 2001, yet unemployment statistics remain problematic.

How you tip is important

Economists warn that thoughtless and excessive tipping can distort the free market and even cause inflation.

Faded signs are today's loss

Fading signs on village and town walls remind us private businesses do not have to sacrifice beauty and harmony to make sales

Tarn is cheaper than China

A smartphone accessories maker is moving some production back from China to Gaillac in the Tarn - because it is cheaper to do in France.

Village life at risk as locals leave for city jobs

Rural France is paying a high price for economic success in the cities as people are leaving country villages in their droves for better job prospects in the city.

Paris tops growth list

French capital overtakes London in economic index

Economical prospects

Marches, mimosa, Molière: The week ahead in France

French economy grew by 2.6% in 2022, annual inflation at 6%

Inflation in France set to reach 3%: Tips for saving on prices

French economy grew 7% in 2021: fastest rate in 52 years

Surge for Covid booster doses in lead up to Macron’s Tuesday TV speech

SNCF to adapt pricing structure to aid recovery post Covid

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Driving fine bonanza as France increases number of speed cameras

French ‘martyr village’ destroyed in WW2 receives €1 million donation

Alert sirens in France to sound this Thursday May 2

New UK/France border checks: visas, residency cards and which queues?

Storm and hail warnings as rain sweeps through France

7 reader questions on new France/UK border checks answered

Museums, mothers and muguet: key dates to note in May in France