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Economists Worry About Fiscal Plans of Macron’s Rivals: What to Know

The far-right National Rally party and the left-wing New Popular Front are focusing on a cost-of-living crisis to woo voters, but their plans risk worsening...

French Business Leaders See Threat to Economy From Macron’s Opponents

Executives challenged the anti-immigration policies of the far-right candidate Jordan Bardella and spending plans by a left-wing coalition at a packed gathering in Paris.

France Warned by E.U. About ‘Excessive’ Deficit

The rebuke for breaking European Union rules that require strict financial discipline comes two weeks before French voters head to the polls for parliamentary elections.

French Stocks Tumble to Worst Week in Two Years Over Election Fears

Investors worry about a possible debt crisis in the country as polls show the far right could be brought to the brink of power in...

Macron’s Call for Elections in France Adds to Fears of Financial Woes

Moody’s ratings agency warned of a downgrade on French debt, saying the move could worsen France’s finances by creating “a polarized political environment.”

Global Growth Forecast Is Lifted but Risks Loom, O.E.C.D. Says

The global economy has proved resilient and inflation has declined, but any widening of the conflict in the Middle East could increase price pressures and...

What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.

The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.

Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster

Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened...

How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’

Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding price cut.

Atos, a French Tech Giant, Tumbles in Value

The French government said it would seek “a national solution” to protect Atos, a debt-burdened company that serves nuclear programs and the military.