France

Country France
Capital Paris
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR) & CFP franc(XPF)
Languages French

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

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France's Macron will appoint new prime minister in next 48 hours - ReutersFrance's Macron will appoint new prime minister in next 48 hours  Reuters

France is plunged further into political crisis. Here’s what could happen next - CNBCFrance is plunged further into political crisis. Here’s what could happen next  CNBC

Watch French Think-Tank 'Institut Montaigne' Director: End of an Era in France - Bloomberg.comWatch French Think-Tank 'Institut Montaigne' Director: End of an Era in France  Bloomberg.com

Last-ditch talks underway to appoint French Prime minister and resolve crisis - France 24Last-ditch talks underway to appoint French Prime minister and resolve crisis  France 24

French Business Makes Its Case as Macron Set to Name New Premier - Bloomberg.comFrench Business Makes Its Case as Macron Set to Name New Premier  Bloomberg.com

Emmanuel Macron invites heads of political parties in France as he searches for next Prime Minister - The HinduEmmanuel Macron invites heads of political parties in France as he searches for next Prime Minister  The Hindu

UPI Adoption In France Drives 40% Surge In Indian Tourists: French Firm - NDTVUPI Adoption In France Drives 40% Surge In Indian Tourists: French Firm  NDTV

Macron: ‘France is ready to play a role’ in Gaza peace plan - Al JazeeraMacron: ‘France is ready to play a role’ in Gaza peace plan  Al Jazeera

Can France learn from Italy to overcome its fiscal crisis? - DWCan France learn from Italy to overcome its fiscal crisis?  DW

France: Revolving-door PMs could usher new reckoning - FirstpostFrance: Revolving-door PMs could usher new reckoning  Firstpost

Live: Macron faces decision day as France awaits new PM - France 24Live: Macron faces decision day as France awaits new PM  France 24

France’s Macron to appoint new prime minister within 48 hours - Al JazeeraFrance’s Macron to appoint new prime minister within 48 hours  Al Jazeera

France vs Azerbaijan FIFA World Cup qualifier live match time and streaming - Business StandardFrance vs Azerbaijan FIFA World Cup qualifier live match time and streaming  Business Standard

France Reports 40% Surge In Indian Tourists After Launch Of UPI In 2024; Here’s Why - curlytales.comFrance Reports 40% Surge In Indian Tourists After Launch Of UPI In 2024; Here’s Why  curlytales.com

France's Macron holds crunch talks with party chiefs as deadline to name a PM nears - ReutersFrance's Macron holds crunch talks with party chiefs as deadline to name a PM nears  Reuters

France’s President Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister - MitKat Advisory Services Pvt LtdFrance’s President Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister  MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd

Macron faces D-Day as deadline to name new French prime minister nears - The Indian ExpressMacron faces D-Day as deadline to name new French prime minister nears  The Indian Express

France's Macron to name new PM in bid to end political crisis - RFIFrance's Macron to name new PM in bid to end political crisis  RFI

France’s Proparco looks to ramp up African startup investments - African BusinessFrance’s Proparco looks to ramp up African startup investments  African Business

France’s Domestic Instability Has Weakened Its Diplomatic Clout - The New York TimesFrance’s Domestic Instability Has Weakened Its Diplomatic Clout  The New York Times

European shares set for third straight weekly gain with focus on France By Reuters - Investing.comEuropean shares set for third straight weekly gain with focus on France By Reuters  Investing.com

Le Pen's far right waiting in the wings as France's crisis unfolds - ReutersLe Pen's far right waiting in the wings as France's crisis unfolds  Reuters

RN senses a breakthrough as France's political crisis deepens - FirstpostRN senses a breakthrough as France's political crisis deepens  Firstpost

European shares set for third straight weekly gain with focus on France - ReutersEuropean shares set for third straight weekly gain with focus on France  Reuters

Macron to nominate France’s new prime minister in the next 48 hours - France 24Macron to nominate France’s new prime minister in the next 48 hours  France 24

Carsten: Europe is praying that France gets a grip - ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING ThinkCarsten: Europe is praying that France gets a grip  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

French Construction Giants Find Relief Beyond Troubled France - Bloomberg.comFrench Construction Giants Find Relief Beyond Troubled France  Bloomberg.com

Macron searches for France's sixth prime minister in under two years - ReutersMacron searches for France's sixth prime minister in under two years  Reuters

Macron Races to End France’s Political Deadlock as Deadline Looms for New Prime Minister - Modern DiplomacyMacron Races to End France’s Political Deadlock as Deadline Looms for New Prime Minister  Modern Diplomacy

What to know about France’s political mess - politico.euWhat to know about France’s political mess  politico.eu

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month - BBCFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month  BBC

Time may be running out for master of clocks Macron: What next for France? - BBCTime may be running out for master of clocks Macron: What next for France?  BBC

World Insights: Where is France's political crisis heading? - XinhuaWorld Insights: Where is France's political crisis heading?  Xinhua

East Kazakhstan, France join hands for stronger cooperation - qazinform.comEast Kazakhstan, France join hands for stronger cooperation  qazinform.com

France vs Azerbaijan – Predicted lineup and team news - The Football FaithfulFrance vs Azerbaijan – Predicted lineup and team news  The Football Faithful

France’s Political Turmoil Weighs on Growth, Warns Central Bank Chief - Modern DiplomacyFrance’s Political Turmoil Weighs on Growth, Warns Central Bank Chief  Modern Diplomacy

Day4. Today is semi-finals’ day. Spain and France among the top four with women and men - International Padel FederationDay4. Today is semi-finals’ day. Spain and France among the top four with women and men  International Padel Federation

France Not Intimidated By Argentina And Spain As World Cup Approaches, Says Saliba - myKhelFrance Not Intimidated By Argentina And Spain As World Cup Approaches, Says Saliba  myKhel

Macron faces political deadlock as France awaits new premier | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahMacron faces political deadlock as France awaits new premier | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Could France's political turmoil spark eurozone debt crisis? - DWCould France's political turmoil spark eurozone debt crisis?  DW

Whatever It Takes…to Avoid Another French Election - Bloomberg.comWhatever It Takes…to Avoid Another French Election  Bloomberg.com

France Deficit Should Be Within 4.8% GDP in 2026, Villeroy Says - Bloomberg.comFrance Deficit Should Be Within 4.8% GDP in 2026, Villeroy Says  Bloomberg.com

France's Macron tasks his outgoing PM with holding last-ditch talks to end crisis - ReutersFrance's Macron tasks his outgoing PM with holding last-ditch talks to end crisis  Reuters

Squatter Scare for Short-Term Rental Hosts in France: Hype or Reality? - SkiftSquatter Scare for Short-Term Rental Hosts in France: Hype or Reality?  Skift

Watch Eurasia’s Mujtaba Rahman on France’s Path to Stability - Bloomberg.comWatch Eurasia’s Mujtaba Rahman on France’s Path to Stability  Bloomberg.com

France is Europe's new 'bad boy.' Could a technocratic government save it? - CNBCFrance is Europe's new 'bad boy.' Could a technocratic government save it?  CNBC

Why France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe - BBCWhy France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe  BBC

Could a technocratic government end France’s political crisis? - France 24Could a technocratic government end France’s political crisis?  France 24

France’s Mbappé urges team to focus on a win against Azerbaijan - RFIFrance’s Mbappé urges team to focus on a win against Azerbaijan  RFI

French PM resigns after 27 days, sparking fresh political chaos - CNBCFrench PM resigns after 27 days, sparking fresh political chaos  CNBC

Bank of France Urges Direct EU Oversight of Crypto Firms - MintBank of France Urges Direct EU Oversight of Crypto Firms  Mint

Who wants to be the next prime minister of France? - politico.euWho wants to be the next prime minister of France?  politico.eu

France TV Distribution Boards Award Winning Thriller ‘Laura’s Treatments’ (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyFrance TV Distribution Boards Award Winning Thriller ‘Laura’s Treatments’ (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Ten contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize who are not Donald Trump - France 24Ten contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize who are not Donald Trump  France 24

France’s political crisis: All efforts to avoid snap elections - France 24France’s political crisis: All efforts to avoid snap elections  France 24

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo sees record growth in pharma Transport - STAT TimesAir France KLM Martinair Cargo sees record growth in pharma Transport  STAT Times

France pays tribute to Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty - Euronews.comFrance pays tribute to Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty  Euronews.com

Bet365 Set to Launch in France Before 2026 World Cup - iGamingToday.comBet365 Set to Launch in France Before 2026 World Cup  iGamingToday.com

France 'not afraid' of Argentina and Spain ahead of World Cup, claims Saliba - beIN SPORTSFrance 'not afraid' of Argentina and Spain ahead of World Cup, claims Saliba  beIN SPORTS

Britain, France, Germany move closer to giving Russian assets to Ukraine - ReutersBritain, France, Germany move closer to giving Russian assets to Ukraine  Reuters

BIG wins congress center competition in france with roofline echoing waves of the seine - DesignboomBIG wins congress center competition in france with roofline echoing waves of the seine  Designboom

France's crisis takes an unexpected turn as Macron's allies defy him - CNBCFrance's crisis takes an unexpected turn as Macron's allies defy him  CNBC

Fall of yet another premier will make it hard for France to fix its finances. What’s behind its debt problem? - CNNFall of yet another premier will make it hard for France to fix its finances. What’s behind its debt problem?  CNN

France's Macron: Paris conference on Gaza aims to complement U.S. initiative - ReutersFrance's Macron: Paris conference on Gaza aims to complement U.S. initiative  Reuters

France’s share of foreigners lower than in most EU countries - RFIFrance’s share of foreigners lower than in most EU countries  RFI

France’s new prime minister resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos - PBSFrance’s new prime minister resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos  PBS

France Forum 2025: WBD, HBS and Orange join tech trends panel - SVG EuropeFrance Forum 2025: WBD, HBS and Orange join tech trends panel  SVG Europe

Excelia Business School (France) strengthens its partnership with aivancity to educate future managers in AI - businessnewsthisweek.comExcelia Business School (France) strengthens its partnership with aivancity to educate future managers in AI  businessnewsthisweek.com

As France Faces Political Turmoil, Macron Is Backed Into a Corner - The New York TimesAs France Faces Political Turmoil, Macron Is Backed Into a Corner  The New York Times

Britain shouldn't gloat about France's crisis - Le Monde.frBritain shouldn't gloat about France's crisis  Le Monde.fr

Air France KLM Martinair invests for pharma growth - Air Cargo NewsAir France KLM Martinair invests for pharma growth  Air Cargo News

EUR/USD crashes below 1.16 as political turmoil in France, boost USD - FXStreetEUR/USD crashes below 1.16 as political turmoil in France, boost USD  FXStreet

France joins mounting pressure against proposed EU-wide corporate levy - EuractivFrance joins mounting pressure against proposed EU-wide corporate levy  Euractiv

Solar farms to power greener train journeys in France - Power Engineering InternationalSolar farms to power greener train journeys in France  Power Engineering International

What's next for France? Six questions to understand the consequences of Lecornu's resignation - Le Monde.frWhat's next for France? Six questions to understand the consequences of Lecornu's resignation  Le Monde.fr

Yen and euro struggle as Japan and France's political dramas heat up - KITCOYen and euro struggle as Japan and France's political dramas heat up  KITCO

Olivier Giroud isn’t afraid of Mbappé breaking his record: “I hope he reaches 100 goals for France” - beIN SPORTSOlivier Giroud isn’t afraid of Mbappé breaking his record: “I hope he reaches 100 goals for France”  beIN SPORTS

Suntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility - FoodBev MediaSuntory Beverage & Food France to close La Courneuve facility  FoodBev Media

France's Macron summons party leaders as deadline looms for naming PM and finalizing budget - France 24France's Macron summons party leaders as deadline looms for naming PM and finalizing budget  France 24

Internships in France - AirbusInternships in France  Airbus

How the proposed Swiss 'transit tax' affects arrivals from France - The Local FranceHow the proposed Swiss 'transit tax' affects arrivals from France  The Local France

Beshear to lead Ky. foreign trade, investment mission to England, France, Ireland - Lane ReportBeshear to lead Ky. foreign trade, investment mission to England, France, Ireland  Lane Report

Pelicot rape case closes with forgettable appeal trial - Le Monde.frPelicot rape case closes with forgettable appeal trial  Le Monde.fr

Fears of Economic Turmoil Deepen in France as Another Prime Minister Quits - The New York TimesFears of Economic Turmoil Deepen in France as Another Prime Minister Quits  The New York Times

France vs. Azerbaijan: Betting odds, prediction, pick - Pro Soccer WireFrance vs. Azerbaijan: Betting odds, prediction, pick  Pro Soccer Wire

France’s Government Is Gone (Again). What Comes Next? - The New York TimesFrance’s Government Is Gone (Again). What Comes Next?  The New York Times

How to Watch France vs. Azerbaijan on TV, Live Stream - Sports IllustratedHow to Watch France vs. Azerbaijan on TV, Live Stream  Sports Illustrated

Wales Joins Germany, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, and France in Boosting Tourism Trade and Promoting Attractions, Hotels, and Events at World Travel Market 2025 in London: What Makes This Part of the UK Unique - Travel And Tour WorldWales Joins Germany, Denmark, Spain, Portugal, and France in Boosting Tourism Trade and Promoting Attractions, Hotels, and Events at World Travel Market 2025 in London: What Makes This Part of the UK Unique  Travel And Tour World

Kylian Mbappé raves over France teammate, Bayern Munich star Michael Olise - Bavarian Football WorksKylian Mbappé raves over France teammate, Bayern Munich star Michael Olise  Bavarian Football Works

Macron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM - The GuardianMacron summons parties for crunch meeting in frantic effort to appoint PM  The Guardian

Macron to name new prime minister within 48 hours after deepening political crisis - AP NewsMacron to name new prime minister within 48 hours after deepening political crisis  AP News

Macron is set to appoint a new French prime minister in last-ditch move to tackle turmoil - AP NewsMacron is set to appoint a new French prime minister in last-ditch move to tackle turmoil  AP News

Nineteen more removed to France under 'one in, one out' scheme - BBCNineteen more removed to France under 'one in, one out' scheme  BBC

Weekly Focus – France to Get Yet Another Prime Minister - Action ForexWeekly Focus – France to Get Yet Another Prime Minister  Action Forex

MPs urge France to consider regulated power price - Montel NewsMPs urge France to consider regulated power price  Montel News

Why Is Ousmane Dembélé Not Playing for France in October? - Sports IllustratedWhy Is Ousmane Dembélé Not Playing for France in October?  Sports Illustrated

Smartports appoints Clément Panossian as Head of Sales in France - Cision NewsSmartports appoints Clément Panossian as Head of Sales in France  Cision News

Map: what are France's groundwater levels at start of autumn 2025 ? - The ConnexionMap: what are France's groundwater levels at start of autumn 2025 ?  The Connexion

The French Revolution’s Instrument of Terror Goes on Show - The New York TimesThe French Revolution’s Instrument of Terror Goes on Show  The New York Times

BNP Paribas: Neutral On Rising France Risk, And Full Valuation (Rating Downgrade) (OTCMKTS:BNPQF) - Seeking AlphaBNP Paribas: Neutral On Rising France Risk, And Full Valuation (Rating Downgrade) (OTCMKTS:BNPQF)  Seeking Alpha