The Irish Times

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