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France's Finance Minister on the euro, debt and austerity
Jeremy Hobson Apr 19, 2013
French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici discusses the state of the French economy and where it is headed in the future.
U.S. carmakers could benefit from EU industry troubles
Christopher Werth Mar 8, 2013
The Geneva Auto Show opens in Switzerland this week. It’s usually a glitzy affair, but while U.S. carmakers are on the rebound, gloom has descended on the European auto industry.
French counseling firms teach the art of seduction
John Laurenson Mar 1, 2013
From books and plays like "Dangerous Liaisons" and Molière's "Don Juan" to the recent movie "Heartbreaker," seduction has always loomed large in French culture. But is it still true today?
Europe faces up to the cost of austerity
Christopher Werth Feb 22, 2013
Today, the European Commission said the euro zone will shrink another 0.3 percent in 2013, which is deeper and longer lasting than originally expected.
France's president says no to 'endless austerity'
Bethany Bell Feb 5, 2013
Francois Hollande gives his first speech to the European Parliament as head of state.
French court says au revoir to 75% tax on wealthy
Sarah Gardner Dec 31, 2012
The high court in France has rejected President Francois Hollande's controversial 75 percent tax on millionaires.
Peugeot: Rescued, but constrained by bailout
Christopher Werth Nov 28, 2012
Last month, Peugeot secured a $9 billion lifeline from the French government to stay out of bankruptcy. In return, French politicians want the struggling company keep jobs, not cut them.
French credit rating slips, but national attitude is defiant
Kai Ryssdal Nov 20, 2012
French bonds fell today in the wake of Moody's downgrading the nation's credit rating. So is the second largest economy in Europe shrugging its collective shoulders? Non!
France's credit rating downgraded by Moody's
Jeremy Hobson Nov 20, 2012
Europe's second largest economy, France, has just had its AAA credit rating downgraded by the rating agency Moody's.
France unveils strict measures to fix budget
Jeremy Hobson Sep 28, 2012
The French government has just unveiled a budget for next year that includes major tax hikes for the rich and for businesses. France is the second largest economy in the euro zone and so far it has managed to remain a leader in the debt crisis, rather than a victim -- for the most part anyway.
