While France has a long history of hefty overspending, economists say political turmoil – which has stalled policymaking – is bringing the country’s debt problem to a head.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, to try again to form a government in a bid to end the country’s political deadlock.

Banijay has partnered with YouTube to launch an Entertainment Creators Lab in France to tap into the fast-expanding creator economy with a new dedicated channel, Banijay Creators Studio. Teased by Banijay Entertainment boss Marco Bassetti at Mipcom where he received Variety’s Vanguard Award,

President Emmanuel Macron is trying to calm the political turmoil that has gripped the country and jeopardized the passage of a budget.

In practical terms, the ECB faces a dilemma. If it intervenes for France, it risks moral hazard and accusations of favouritism. If it doesn’t, markets may test its commitment to the euro. A pledge to do whatever it takes may not be enough this time around.

France has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, on a farm in the north of the country, authorities said, as Europe faces a seasonal upturn in the deadly disease.

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Stanley Tucci is set to star alongside Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo in "Masterplan," a heist movie directed by Thomas Vincent ('Reacher').

KLM's French division has suspended flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport and Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, from October 11 to October 13 inclusive "due to the security situation" on the ground,

A major first!This Monday evening, the French team is in Iceland to play their fourth qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup.Without Kylian Mbappé, who returned to Madrid after his injury at the

For Lumière, Park Circus has unveiled a 24-title lineup, including Michael Mann titles “Heat” and “Thief,” tied to the director’s Lumière Prize tribute this year, along with Sean Penn’s “Into the Wild,” screening in connection with his appearance as guest of honor at the festival.