

Liz Alderman
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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.

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.

Starbucks Franchise Lays Off Workers in Mideast Amid Gaza-Tied Boycotts
Store traffic has dropped off in the Middle East and Southeast Asia as customers protest perceptions of Starbucks’ stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Farmers Clash With Police and Macron at Paris Agricultural Fair
At the annual show where the French countryside comes to the capital, President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to calm a monthlong confrontation were met with anger.

France Will Cut Spending as It Sees a Weaker Economy Ahead
War, high interest rates and slowdowns in major trade partners are trimming tax revenue and forcing the government in Paris to scale back.