The planned move by fast-fashion giant Shein into the traditional Parisian department store BHV is causing fierce controversy. From Wednesday, the Chinese group will open a permanent sales area there for the first time.
By Amelie Richter
In 2026, EUR 57.1 billion is to be spent on defense from France’s strapped treasury. In the medium term, Paris will have to spend even more if it wants to meet the NATO requirements. Experts present plans on how this could work.
By Gabriel Bub
France is burdened with the enormous sum of EUR 3,300 billion in debt. The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has now downgraded the credit rating of the second-largest economy in the eurozone to A+.
By Redaktion Table
The politician from the far-right Rassemblement National has unsuccessfully challenged a ruling barring her from participating in elections.
By Marion Bergermann
The Socialist Party (PS) in France has decided not to table a motion of censure against the government of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. This step opens the way for new budget negotiations.
By Claire Stam
After intensive negotiations with various parties, the resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signaled a thaw in relations. President Macron wants to quickly appoint his successor.
By Marion Bergermann
The many changes of heads of government are putting a strain on the European Community’s ability to act – especially in terms of economic policy. President Macron only has a few options left.
By Till Hoppe and Claire Stam
France’s new government is taking shape – but there are no major changes. There is only one surprise in one post.
By Redaktion Table
The Franco-German-Spanish program to develop a sixth-generation airborne weapon system is on the brink of collapse. Greens from Germany and France are warning that the FCAS could be canceled without a replacement solution.
By Anton Hofreiter, Sara Nanni, Chantal Kopf, Cyrielle Châtelain, Damien Girard and Catherine Hervieu
