Category: Lecornu, Sebastien

As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue

The New York Times – On the Runway:
To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
France Moves to Block the Shein Website Over a Sex Doll Scandal

The crackdown, ordered by the prime minister, added to the controversy over the Chinese fast-fashion retailer as it opened its first store in Paris amid chaotic scenes.
France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy

As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.
Fears of Economic Turmoil Deepen in France as Another Prime Minister Quits

The surprise resignation of Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office intensified concerns that France would be unable to tackle its enormous debt pile.
‘Tax the Rich,’ French Protesters Cry, as the Wealthy Push Back on Paying More

With a budget crisis looming, a proposal for a tax on ultrahigh-wealth individuals has grass-roots support, but it adds conflict to an already fragmented political landscape.
France’s Debt Rating Cut on Fears of Political Instability

Fitch Ratings cited the “increased fragmentation and polarization” of politics in the debt-laden country as justification for the downgrade.

As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue