The Irish Times

The Macron ally defying racism to reshape France

Government spokeswoman Sibeth Ndiaye on her president’s controversial agenda

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 05:00

French political novelist accuses Macron’s elitism of fuelling populism

Paris Letter: Scathing portrayal of Sarkozy and Hollande published as Socialists go bust

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 02:00

Macron’s reputation bruised by claims of security aide’s violence

Alexandre Benalla fired over fraudulent police behaviour and misuse of video images

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 01:00

French Socialists angered as former PM Valls defects to Macron

Backing of poll-leading presidential candidate compounds left-right splits within party

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 14:00

‘Little Ben’ looks set to pull French Socialists to the left

Likely presidential candidate Benoît Hamon wants a universal basic income

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 17:41

Left-wing rebel surprise winner of French socialist primary

Benoit Hamon unlikely to survive first round of presidential election on April 23rd

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 01:00

Socialists hold primary vote for French presidential nomination

Former PM Manuel Valls faces risk of failing to make run-off between final two candidates

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 10:20

Manual Valls launches bid for Socialists with shift to left

Presidential vote: French ex-PM fends off criticism, proclaims himself ‘profoundly of left’

Tue Jan 03 2017 - 19:00

France greets François Hollande’s political ‘death’ with relief

President’s decision not to seek re-election widely welcomed on both left and right

Sat Dec 03 2016 - 01:00

France’s Socialists set to crank up election machine

Weekend rally of leftist groups planned in bid to breath life into lethargic election drive

Thu Dec 01 2016 - 16:38

Alain Juppé only candidate who could defeat Marine Le Pen, study shows

For now, a left-wing candidate has little chance of getting to the second round

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 13:22

French presidential polls to be battle of unpopularity

While Francois Hollande has yet to declare, there is little doubt he will seek re-election

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 01:00

Hollande brings more women into cabinet in final reshuffle

No clear policy changes apart from attempt to bring Greens back into French government

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 01:00

The rising star aiming to transform the French economy

Media has dubbed economy minister ‘the child prodigy’ – but can he deliver?

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 01:40

Lille mayor Martine Aubry rows in to save France from ‘sinking’

An influential voice on the left, Aubry worsens François Hollande’s predicament

Mon Oct 20 2014 - 09:46

French liberal professions go on strike in battle to stave off deregulation

Ninety per cent of France’s 22,000 pharmacies shut down

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 06:46

Germany and France in austerity vs stimulus stand-off

In Germany, talk of European austerity’s demise has been greatly exaggerated

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:30

Deflation threatens to derail Euro recovery

Almost six years after the economic crisis began, Europe cannot afford to face into a prolonged period of stagnation

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:20

Clouded vision: Hollande’s last chance

François Hollande has weathered the worst storm of his presidency so far, replacing his cabinet with more loyal ministers. But no recent French president has ever been so unpopular. Can he recover?

Sat Aug 30 2014 - 01:00

BlackRock to advise ECB on bond-buying plan

Yield on 10-year Irish bonds drops to 1.7%, keeping borrowing costs below US and UK

Thu Aug 28 2014 - 01:00

New French government characterised by youth, centrism and loyalty to Hollande

Former Rothschild banker replaces left-wing rebel Montebourg

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00

Hollande replaces economy minister with former banker

French president revamps government for second time in two years as popularity falls

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 21:10

Hollande reshuffles as case for less austerity and more fiscal stimulus forces his hand

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 01:01

French government falls after dispute over austerity

Minister Arnaud Montebourg accuses Germany of imposing policy on Europe

Tue Aug 26 2014 - 01:00

French PM Manuel Valls resigns amid dispute over economy

President Francois Hollande says a new government will be formed tomorrow

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 09:42

US government set to unveil record $9bn fine for BNP

France’s biggest bank expected to plead guilty to criminal charge on evading sanctions

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 07:20

France opts for GE in Alstom deal

Newly created state decree used to reject both existing offers

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00

European stocks remain little changed despite spiking oil prices

Mining shares fall amid global outlook concerns

Thu Jun 12 2014 - 22:11

Siemens counters GE bid for Alstom with tie-up plan

Non-binding asset-swap proposal represents dramatic intervention by Siemens

Mon Apr 28 2014 - 01:01

General Electric in talks to buy Alstom’s power arm

Alstom chief executive confirms talks about ‘industrial deal’ without naming GE

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 01:05

Numericable soars as Bouygues and Iliad lead European shares down from highs

Fallout from battle for Vivendi’s SFR unit dominates European markets

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 20:42

Numericable wins battle for Vivendi’s SFR

Vivendi to get at least €13.5bn cash for telecom unit, plus 20 per cent stake in new entity

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 01:00

French government tells Peugeot to review ‘inappropriate’ pension award to chief executive

Varin due to receive €310,000 net annually

Wed Nov 27 2013 - 17:09

US tyre and wheel maker planning to double size of Europe business

Titan International considering acquisition of tyre factory owned by Goodyear in France

Mon Oct 28 2013 - 01:00