Coup de pouce: A French expression you may hear today Former prime minister Edouard Philippe could be described as giving a ‘coup de pouce’ to President Macron after he launched a new political party, ‘Horizons’, on Saturday (October 9). We explain more and the meaning of the phrase..
France may be confined again in case of ‘second wave’ France could enter a second period of confinement in case a “second wave” of the Covid-19 epidemic occurs, the Élysée has said, as preparations begin to lift the current rules from May 11.
Unions: Strike may continue in France over Christmas Strikes are continuing in France today (Friday December 13) with some unions threatening to carry on through Christmas, after Prime Minister Édouard Philippe spoke to a mixed response this week.
news Macron: France warned over ‘deadly Islamist ideology’ France should be alert to signs of radical Islam that deviate from “the laws and values of the Republic”, President Macron has said, in a speech to honour the victims of last week’s police attack.
French PM promises tax cuts in speech to MPs Edouard Philippe also highlights pension reform, the environment, drug crime, childcare and unemployment benefits in wide-ranging speech
Fuel tax rise on hold in bid to appease Gilets Jaunes Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announces six-month suspension of planned fuel tax rises, a temporary cap on electricity and gas tariffs and rolls back stricter contrôle technique tests - but warns that tax cuts will lead to spending cuts
Gilets Jaunes to meet PM before Champs-Elysées protest Meeting will take place at Matignon the day before a second planned protest in Paris
ISF tax becomes IFI property tax President Macron is pressing full steam ahead with plans to abolish the current version of France’s wealth tax next year and replace it with a version based only on property wealth.
National service: plans published in spring Plans for all young people in France to take part in one month of national service have taken a step forward.
Simpler future ahead for the self-employed Self-employed workers will see significant changes next year as traders, artisans and private practice professionals switch from the much-criticised Régime Social des Indépendants (RSI) social security scheme to that of salaried workers, the régime général.
Nantes airport row mediator appointed New Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has appointment a mediator in the controversial Nantes airport project at Notre-Dame-des-Landes, so that a “clear” and “assumed” decision can be taken on whether it goes ahead.