France’s gross domestic product for the first quarter of 2026 has been revised down to -0.1%. While the government blames ‘wait-and-see’ behavior, several indicators suggest a worsening economic climate.
The fine comes after a European Commission investigation into Temu’s lack of compliance with the Digital Services Act, a key piece of legislation to curb what the bloc sees as Big Tech’s excesses.
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It’s a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
France attracted the most foreign investment in Europe in 2025, according to the EY barometer published on Thursday, despite an overall decline in the number of projects and associated jobs across the continent.
The European Parliament and the 27 member states reached an agreement on Wednesday, May 20, which they hope will prevent an escalation with Donald Trump. Most American imports will not be subject to tariffs.