France and the United States Take On Tax Evasion
Pierre MoscoviciPhoto: Flickr/jyc1 Washington and the Elysée have finally signed an agreement that will likely set a new global standard for controlling tax evasion. On Thursday, November 14, French...
View ArticleDowngrade Sparks Criticism from Government and Rating Agency
Photo: Flickr.com/Funky Tee On November 8, for the second time in less than two years, Standard & Poor’s downgraded France’s sovereign debt rating to “AA with a stable outlook,” according to the...
View ArticleTitan International Looks to Rescue Amiens Goodyear Plant
After failing to invest in an Amiens Nord Goodyear plant earlier this year, Titan International may now move to rescue the agricultural branch of the factory. Photo: Scott Robinson for flickr Earlier...
View ArticleHope for Major Fiscal Reform “Buried”
The National Assembly has not seen substantial progress in tax reform under Hollande. Photo: R/DV/RS for flickr. Institution of a major fiscal reform plan was the keystone and fourteenth major...
View ArticleValls Divides Parti socialiste on Immigration Policy, Islam
Minister of the Interior Manuel Valls has come under fire from his own party for recent comments.Photo: flickr.com/fondapol Minster of the Interior Manuel Valls made headlines upon his return from...
View ArticleAn Economic Recovery May Save Hollande’s Presidency
François Hollande.Photo: Flickr.com/jmayrault France’s recession is officially over, as newly released economic data showed a surprising return to growth in the second quarter. The national economic...
View ArticleCahuzac is Back
Jérôme CahuzacPhoto: http://www.flickr.com/photos/partisocialiste On July 17, the parliamentary commission of inquiry looked into Jérôme Cahuzac’s period as France’s budget minister and decided to...
View ArticleMoscovici Announces No Limit on CEO Salaries
Pierre Moscovici.Photo: Flickr.com/besoindegauche Setting a limit on the income of the CEOs of public companies was one of the most symbolic and awaited of the propositions François Hollande made...
View ArticleNew Deal Seeks to Tackle Youth Unemployment
Merkel and Hollande. Photo: Garitan for Wikimedia Commons On Tuesday, French President François Hollande announced a Franco-German “offensive” that will bring hope to young jobseekers in Europe. Youth...
View ArticleHollande Seeks to Rally Support at Press Conference
President François Hollande.Photo: flickr.com/jmayrault François Hollande, facing approval ratings of roughly 25%, the lowest of any French president over the past 50 years, and opposition from within...
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