The French prime minister has proposed drastic spending cuts and tax increases to shore up the country’s accounts, but his plan could backfire.
Category: France
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Fears of a French Government Collapse Send Its Borrowing Costs Soaring
France’s finance minister suggested that a cornerstone of the European economy might need help from the International Monetary Fund if a political and debt crisis were not addressed.
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French Prime Minister Calls Special Parliamentary Session to Address Ballooning Debt
Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
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Jellyfish Shut Down French Nuclear Power Plant
Four of the plant’s reactors shut down after swarms of jellyfish clogged its pumping stations. It isn’t the first time the creatures have thwarted nuclear plants.
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Five European Castles That Court Travelers With Kids
Palaces rich with history often fall flat with children, but these offer playgrounds and activities that capture their imaginations and let them run wild.
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Jane Morgan, Singer Who Charmed Both Sides of the Atlantic, Dies at 101
Born in Massachusetts, she built a following in Parisian nightclubs before returning to the U.S., where she had a successful career as a torch singer.
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Our Favorite Under-the-Radar Beach Hotels in Spain, Greece, Italy and Beyond
The usual hot spots are teeming with tourists this summer. Here are some unexpected alternatives — in Spain, Greece, France, Italy and England — where you can pair some serenity with your sea views.
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These French Hardware Stores, Or ‘Quincailleries,’ Have a Little Bit of Everything
These quintessential shops are treasure chests offering a little bit of everything, and many have been run by the same family for 100 years or more.
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France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis
Drastic measures are necessary “before we are crushed by the debt,” the country’s prime minister warned.
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‘Rosa la Rose: Fille Publique’ Review: Lady Liberty of the Streets
A new restoration of a 1986 drama by the filmmaker Paul Vecchiali melds a candy-colored vision of the world’s oldest profession with a grim take on neoliberalism.
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China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers
Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
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As Heat Grips Europe, a Struggle to Keep Workers and Customers Cool
Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and keeping shoppers at bay.