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France aims for 'responsible' 2027 budget as Fitch downgrades outlook

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Economy

Could France’s debt troubles tip Italy into recession?

Rising borrowing costs and political uncertainty are putting France’s finances under pressure. Oxford Economics warns that a severe bond-market shock could push both France and Italy into recession in 2027, although a debt crisis remains outside its central forecast.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Hundreds of French supermarkets hit by cyberattack

Several supermarkets were forced to discard fresh and frozen food, Intermarché said, and have yet to estimate the losses. The Paris prosecutor has opened an investigation.

12 October 2026

Economy

French government forecasts 1% growth in 2027: What do experts think?

France's High Council for Public Finance calls the government's 1.0% growth forecast for the 2027 budget "optimistic", as economists warn of a possible "slippage" and the executive still has to secure approval.

World News

Saint Pierre and Miquelon: France’s tiny outpost that relies on Canada

The French archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon relies heavily on Canada for supplies, transport and seafood trade, despite remaining firmly French.

22 September 2026

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Economy

Why a 50% harvest collapse won't leave shelves short of Champagne

France’s Champagne region is facing an extraordinary harvest collapse. Yet consumers should not expect the number of bottles reaching shops to halve — at least not yet.

9 September 2026

Economy

German inflation rises to 2.9% in August, coming in below expectations

Inflation in Germany rose 2.9% in the year to August on the harmonised measure tracked by the European Central Bank, a fresh acceleration from July but well short of the 3.1% economists had expected, in a reading that offers modest relief to policymakers meeting in Frankfurt next week.

Business

Fitch to unveil France's rating: 'Status quo is the likely scenario'

Fitch, the global credit rating powerhouse, cut France's rating in September of 2025 and upheld it in March 2026. Despite a weaker outlook, Fitch may now delay tougher action until 2027, experts told Euronews.

Economy

French wildfires threaten defence sites and hit regional economy

The fires have forced evacuations and protective measures at strategically important aerospace and defence sites, while preventing thousands of businesses from operating normally.

Economy

Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs?

France, Spain and Italy are among the European economies most exposed to the growing economic costs of extreme heat, which could reduce output by as much as 7% in some countries by 2030, Allianz Trade estimates.

Business

Stellantis invests €1bn in France to produce new EV and hybrid models

The move comes as European carmakers face mounting competition from Chinese rivals and intensify efforts to expand their electric and hybrid vehicle offerings.

Business

SoftBank to invest €75bn in France to help expand its AI sector

The project is SoftBank Group's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe. Once completed, its planned 5 GW capacity would make it Europe's largest data centre project as the region seeks to expand AI infrastructure and compete with the US and Asia.

Economy

French growth stalls as Iran war energy shock hits economy

France's first-quarter data shows slowed growth, rising prices and collapsing exports, laying bare how quickly the Iran war's energy shock is feeding through to Europe's second-largest economy.

Economy

Iran war effects on Europe: Is a recession already unfolding?

The eurozone’s private sector slipped back into contraction in April, marking its weakest performance in nearly a year and a half since November 2024, as the war in Iran hit services and fuelled inflation.

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing at a turning point? PMI hits 44-month high

Eurozone manufacturing returned to growth in February, hitting a 44-month high as Germany led a factory rebound.

20 February 2026

Business

Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts

Société Générale is planning 1,800 job cuts in France through "natural attrition", a move unions say was presented after key employment safeguards were dismantled.

22 January 2026

France

In 2025, desire to leave France reached an all-time high

According to a Gallup study published on Monday, confidence in French institutions has plummeted this year, while the desire to leave France has only grown. Euronews spoke with several French expatriates and prospective expats about their experiences.

25 December 2025