Budget

France looks to authorise online casinos

It is one of only two EU countries that still bans this. Physical casinos warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ of legalisation

Which taxes could be raised, or introduced, in new French PM's budget to combat debt?

‘The situation is extremely serious, more severe than I was led to believe,’ says new PM Michel Barnier

Se serrer la ceinture: Our French expression of the week

On the occasion of Paris Fashion Week and the government’s 2023 budget, we look at a clothes-related phrase used when talking about money

What’s coming up this week (September 26) in France?

A giant David Hockney artwork comes to complement the Bayeux Tapestry, the government presents its 2023 budget, rain moves in across France and more

French regions: Where does their budget come from?

France has a decentralised system of powers, with one territorial authority being the regions. We look at where their budget comes from, how they spend the money and who makes the decisions

France wants to extend state of health emergency to February

The government proposal will be considered this weekend, as €2.4billion is announced to support hospitals in fighting rising Covid cases.

Major French cities rated on key socio-economic issues

Major cities in France have been ranked on key issues such as public safety, poverty, childcare provision, culture, and policing - with Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nice and Marseille top in many areas.

Grouping orders can cut costs for fuel – and more

€700m in extra tax collected in France

The change to at-source income tax which began on January 1 is set to mean around €700million more tax collected this year.

Tax cuts and green pledges for government’s Act 2

Tax cuts for 12 million families, pension reform and urgent action on the environment were among key promises by the prime minister as he launched the second half of the Macron presidency.

Most local tax bills in France are lower but not all

Many residents will have been pleased to see their annual taxe d’habitation bill drop this autumn – as promised by President Macron – but others have complained of increases.

Sports budget cut of €30m in France sparks criticism

The French ministry of sport has announced a €30m cut in its government budget, prompting condemnation from economists, who say it will “destroy the fabric of amateur sports” in this country.

€1,300 grant available to improve energy efficiency

Households offered aid to change boilers or install better heating controls

Paris on a budget: 12 low cost tips