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France Prepares to Raise Taxes on Businesses and the Rich

France’s new prime minister, Michel Barnier, has opened the door to reversing some of President Emmanuel Macron’s tax cuts in an effort to fix the...

France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says

The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and deficit, is struggling to meet fiscal requirements...

How the Olympics Mascot, Phryge, Went From Bizarre to Beloved

Merchandise featuring the cheery red figure, which is based on a symbol of the French Revolution, has become a best seller at boutiques around Paris.

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...

France Sends Gas to Germany to Offset Russia Supply Cuts

The shipment of natural gas, through a reopened pipeline connection, is part of a deal that calls for Germany to supply electricity to France.