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French registered jobless rises to record 3.3 mn in December (via AFP) France on Monday said the number of registered jobless rose to a record 3.3 million in December, belying President Francois Hollande's pledge to reverse the trend by the end of last year. The number of job-seekers rose by... Read more →
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French President Francois Hollande is to formally announce his separation from his official partner, Valerie Trierweiler, say French media reports. It comes after a magazine published photos apparently showing he had been having an affair with an actress. Mr Hollande, who has never denied having an affair with Julie Gayet,... Read more →
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France says baby deaths likely due to 'isolated' lapse in IV bags (via AFP) An "isolated" lapse in the manufacture of intravenous nutrient bags likely caused the recent deaths of up to five babies at a French hospital, the health minister said Friday. "The most probable hypothesis is an isolated... Read more →
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Moody's maintains French debt rating (via AFP) Moody's held its French credit rating at Aa1 but maintained a negative outlook, days after President Francois Hollande announced a batch of business-friendly measures to fire up growth. The US agency affirmed the bond rating one notch below the top… Read more →
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Moscovici: Why France Must and Will Change (via Wall Street Journal Digital Network) French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici spoke to the WSJ's Stephen Fidler at The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, about France's reform plans, and why it must compare itself to Germany. Photo: Getty Images Read more →
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WHAT is believed to be the oldest factory in France, dating back to 1478, is set to close its doors. The Docelles paper mill employs 161 people, and while its Finland-based owner UPM is open to the sale of the mill’s machinery and property, the workers will lose their jobs.... Read more →
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French finance minister, Pierre Moscovici, lashed out at "doom-mongers" predicting his country's economic demise, telling Thursday's Financial Times that "one can be French and take fiscal consolidation seriously." France has reacted with indignation… Read more →
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France approves bill making abortion easier (via AFP) French lawmakers have approved a controversial abortion bill that scraps a requirement for women to prove they are in distress to legally terminate a pregnancy. The measure approved late Tuesday is a part of a broader legislative package on gender equality… Read more →
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...the past year has seen such titles as "French Twist Cupcakes: 32 Recipes for that Ooh La La Experience" by Lyon-based baker Lucinda Segneri, "How to be Chic and Elegant: Tips from a French Woman" by Marie-Anne Lecoeur, and "Forever Chic: Frenchwomen's Secrets for Timeless Beauty, Style and Substance" by... Read more →
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The French parliament has been asked to approve a wide-ranging bill enforcing egalité for women in their personal and professional lives. The ambitious legislation covers a multitude of issues including paternity leave, the portrayal of women in the media, the banning of Mini-Miss child beauty pageants, as well as wage... Read more →
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