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Investors Punish France Over Budget Turmoil

The country’s borrowing costs have soared over worries that a political showdown in Parliament over spending cuts and tax increases could topple a fragile government…

Europe’s Leaders Seek Greater Unity to Counter Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda

At a conference in Paris, corporate chiefs, finance ministers and top politicians called for a “Europe First” policy to counter Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda.

Hennessy Workers Strike Over Plans to Bottle Cognac in China

The walkout in France is the latest development in a simmering trade war between Europe and China.

Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Seeking to Muzzle Its Gaza Stance

The ice cream maker claimed in a lawsuit that its parent company tried to stop it from expressing support for Palestinian refugees.

Airbus, With Eye on U.S. Race, Says It Will Be Ready for Higher Tariffs

The giant European airplane maker’s chief executive said it would pass along any higher charges to its customers.

Germany Avoids Recession, but Weak Growth Weighs on Europe

The continent’s economy continued to limp along, expanding just 0.4 percent in the latest quarter, dragged down by a loss of competitiveness.

France’s Financial Morass Produces a Harsh Critique From Moody’s

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.

Fitch Ratings Issues Warning About France’s Finances

A rating agency’s warning about the country’s ballooning debt comes as the prime minister tries to push an austerity budget through a divided Parliament.

France Unveils Tough Austerity Budget to Mend Its Finances

The French government is seeking deep spending cuts and higher taxes in an effort to tame its ballooning debt and deficit.

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…