Hundreds of French Schools Close as Student Protests Spread

By admin October 5, 2026 No comment

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Hundreds of French high schools were expected to remain closed on Monday as student protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and poorly maintained school buildings entered a second week. Education Minister Edouard Geffray said around 400 to 500 of the country’s 3,700 high schools would be completely or partially closed ahead of nationwide demonstrations

France Announces €1 Billion Aid Package for Heat-Hit Farmers

By admin September 4, 2026 No comment

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France has announced more than €1 billion in financial support for farmers affected by record heatwaves and droughts this summer. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the package is a major effort given the country’s tight budget situation, with €520 million to be distributed through rapid payments to help cover weather-related losses. France’s main farmers’ union,

Iran War Slows European Economy as Prices Surge Across Region

By admin May 21, 2026 No comment

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Europe’s economy is facing mounting pressure as the ongoing Iran war drives up energy costs and weakens business activity across the region. Fresh data showed the euro zone economy contracted at its fastest pace since late 2023, with rising fuel and living costs reducing consumer demand and hurting the services sector. Economists warned the crisis […]

France Set for Modest Year-End Growth Despite Political Turmoil

By admin December 10, 2025 No comment

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France’s economy is poised to grow 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported mainly by strong industrial activity, according to the Bank of France’s latest business sentiment survey. Although slower than the 0.5% recorded in the previous quarter, the country remains on track to meet or potentially exceed the government’s full-year growth target of […]