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French Gas Price Benchmarks Rise Amid European Market Volatility

France’s energy regulator has approved higher gas price benchmarks for households and industry, reflecting continued volatility in European import costs ahead of the winter heating season.
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CAC 40 Edges Higher as Luxury and Aerospace Shares Support Paris Market

The CAC 40 closed modestly higher, supported by gains in major luxury groups including LVMH and Kering and steady performance from aerospace company Safran.

French Farmers Step Up Inspections of Imported Food

Agricultural unions are carrying out coordinated checks at distribution centres and on transport vehicles to verify the origin of imported food as they press the government to a...

Renault and Stellantis Increase EV Supply Chain Investment in Northern France

Renault and Stellantis have announced additional investment in battery and electric vehicle manufacturing in northern France as they seek to expand regional production and meet ...

France Presses EU Partners for Faster Joint Defence Procurement

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High School Protests Force Closures Across Major French Cities

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France Deploys Additional Security Forces After Urban Clashes and Arson

The Interior Ministry has reinforced policing in several areas following consecutive nights of unrest involving vehicle fires, projectiles and clashes with officers.

French Unions Threaten Nationwide Strikes Over Pay and Public Spending Cuts

Major labour federations are preparing coordinated industrial action over stagnant wages and proposed public-sector spending limits, raising the prospect of disruption across tr...

French Assembly Rejects Key Budget Measures as Fiscal Tensions Deepen

France’s National Assembly has voted down important parts of the government’s budget framework, exposing deep parliamentary divisions over public spending and deficit reduction.

France Rugby Squad Begins Preparations for Autumn Internationals

The French national rugby team assembled at its Marcoussis training center for physical and tactical preparation ahead of upcoming matches against southern hemisphere opponents.

French Fashion Groups Expand Sustainable Textile Commitments

Paris-based luxury companies are increasing efforts to reduce synthetic microfibers and use more traceable organic materials as European environmental requirements tighten.
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