France’s Macron criticised for Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony at Elysee
By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has been criticised by opponents for what they said was a violation of the principle of secularism after attending a ceremony on…
The EU Would Rather Buy Putin’s Oil Than See Le Pen Win France’s Presidency: REPORT
The EU Would Rather Buy Putin’s Oil Than See Le Pen Win France’s Presidency: REPORT Thomas Catenacci on April 15, 2022 The European Union has delayed its much-anticipated ban on Russian oil…
France’s Iliad eyes Telecom Italia’s consumer services unit – sources
By Elvira Pollina and Mathieu Rosemain MILAN -Iliad is considering buying into Telecom Italia’s (TIM) domestic consumer services operations as part of the French phone group’s push to strengthen its Italian business,…
Staff walk out over pay at Amazon France’s eight logistics centres
PARIS – All eight logistics centres of U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon in France were hit by staff walkouts tied to a dispute over pay after employees at the Boves centre in northern…
France’s InVivo plans retail tie-up with Niel-backed SPAC
(Reuters) – French agribusiness group InVivo has entered exclusive negotiations to merge its retail activities with 2MX Organic, an acquisition vehicle backed by French telecoms billionaire Xavier Niel, the companies said on…
France’s Sanofi offers 1.5 billion euro bond linked to access to medicine
(Reuters) – French healthcare group Sanofi said it had priced a first sustainability-linked bond issue that will be indexed on access to medicines, and worth 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion). The company…
France’s Ynsect expands in U.S. pet food market with Jord buy
PARIS – French provider of edible insects for animal and human feed Ynsect said on Tuesday it had purchased U.S. mealworm producer Jord Producers, expanding its footprint in the booming U.S. pet…
France’s Macron says up to Renault whether it stays in Russia
BRUSSELS – President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he respected French automaker Renault’s decision to suspend its Moscow factory and said it was up to companies to decide whether they wanted to…
Economic reforms bear fruit as France’s Macron seeks re-election
By Leigh Thomas PARIS – As Emmanuel Macron launches his campaign for a second term in April’s presidential election, he can count on an economic boom that French voters have not seen…
Explainer-What’s at stake in France’s presidential election campaign
By Ingrid Melander PARIS – All the main candidates are now on the starting line for France’s April presidential election, after Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Thursday that he was running for a…
France’s Bouygues sees 2022 growth after return to pre-pandemic profit
– Bouygues should grow its sales and core profit further in 2022, the French conglomerate said on Thursday, as it posted annual earnings that surpassed expectations to land ahead of their pre-pandemic…
France’s Axa doubles 2021 profit, raises financial goals
PARIS -Axa reported a profit on Thursday that more than doubled from last year, with the French insurer recovering from pandemic-related claims during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. The company, Europe’s…
France’s Atos aims to double market share in supercomputing by 2026
By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS – France’s Atos aims to double its global market share in supercomputing to about 16% by around 2026, one of its executive said, stepping up European competition in…
France’s Capgemini 2022 margin growth likely capped by costs
-Gains in French IT consultancy Capgemini’s operating margin this year will likely be held back by inflationary pressures on salary and the cost of returning to offices, the company said after reporting…
France’s Credit Agricole beats profit target a year early
LONDON -Credit Agricole SA beat its 2022 profit target a year early as lower costs for troubled loans and rising revenues across business lines boosted fourth-quarter results beyond consensus, France’s second-biggest listed…
France’s Amundi beats strategic targets on surging inflows
– French funds manager Amundi said it exceeded its 2022 strategic targets on Wednesday, as it posted a strong rise in earnings helped by its retail business and expansion in Asia. Amundi,…
Biden will engage ‘soon’ with France’s Macron over Russia -White House
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden plans to engage with French President Emmanuel Macron soon, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Tuesday. “We will continue to be in very close…
Dating app owner Bumble buys France’s Fruitz in first acquisition
– Bumble Inc said on Monday it has bought France’s Fruitz in its first acquisition, as the dating app company tries to strengthen its foothold in Europe, where it plays catch-up with…
France’s Macron, in call with UK’s PM, says dialogue needed on Ukraine
PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the Ukraine crisis by phone with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and underlined the need “to maintain dialogue to de-escalate (the situation),” the French presidency…
France’s Orpea dismisses director general amid mistreatment claims
PARIS – The board of French elderly care home group Orpea has dismissed the company’s director general Yves Le Masne, the company said on Sunday amid claims of resident mistreatment made in…
France’s Le Maire: reiterates forecast of 4% GDP French growth in 2022
PARIS – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told France Info radio on Monday that he was sticking to his forecast of French economic growth of 4% in 2022, despite the rapid…
France’s Constitutional Council approves Macron’s vaccine pass
PARIS – France’s Constitutional Council on Friday approved – with conditions – the country’s new COVID-19 vaccine pass, which will require people aged 16 and above to show proof of vaccination to…
France’s Constitutional Council approves Macron’s vaccine pass
PARIS – France’s Constitutional Council on Friday approved – with conditions – the country’s new COVID-19 vaccine pass, which will require people aged 16 and above to show proof of vaccination to…
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