France
HSBC agrees to pay 300 million euros to end French tax dividend probes
The settlement recognises the bank’s cooperation and the corrective measures it took to address the historic issues
Almost 25% of non-textile items shipped from Shein fail safety, labelling standards: French authorities
Infractions range from counterfeit goods to unlabelled cosmetics and toys that did not meet safety requirements
A UK-France populist alliance is no longer mere fantasy
Nigel Farage and Jordan Bardella are pitching themselves as providential leaders who could work miracles if given half a chance
Macron's popularity hits lowest point since taking power: poll
[PARIS] French President Emmanuel Macron’s popularity has reached its lowest point since he was first elected in 2017, a survey out on Friday (Dec 26) said, days before he is to deliver his end-of-yea...
Shein’s global ambitions survive French store uproar
The e-commerce giant, whose model of high-volume, ultra-cheap fashion has upended traditional retailing, looks like it’s in France to stay
French court rejects Shein suspension
A FRENCH court on Friday rejected the state’s request to suspend Shein’s site in France as “disproportionate” after the Asian e-commerce giant removed illicit products sold on its platform.
Google faces 110 million euros French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
The company has faced multiple fines from Moscow
Macron threatens China with tariffs over its trade surplus with the EU
The bloc’s trade deficit with the world’s second-largest economy exceeds 300 billion euros in 2024
Macron urges Xi to step up efforts on Ukraine, rebalancing global trade
A large business delegation is accompanying Macron on his fourth state visit to China
Macron bets on Beijing to save his legacy
The French leader will seek a new economic and diplomatic equilibrium with Chinese President Xi Jinping
