Tag: Economic policy
behind a criticized agreement, these figures which show the importance of the stakes – L’Express
The European Union has been working on this rapprochement project with Mercosur (“Mercado Comun del sur” in Spanish) for more than twenty years, an economic alliance which brings together five…
when the government multiplies its appeasement gestures – L’Express
Appeasement gestures from the government are increasing, a few weeks after unveiling a 2025 budget announcing numerous spending reductions. This Sunday, November 17, the Minister of the Budget, Laurent Saint-Martin,…
Donald Trump, the “coup de grace” for European stock markets? – The Express
The grayness seems to have settled in Paris for a while. In the red in 2024, the CAC 40 index is currently moving more than 1,000 points – or around…
What would Elon Musk do at the helm of SNCF? By Nicolas Bouzou – L’Express
So, faithful to their habits, the SNCF unions are giving us a renewable strike notice from December 11, just to spoil the Christmas holidays of our fellow citizens, many of…
“Responding to Donald Trump by playing Trump will not move Europe forward” – L’Express
While Donald Trump has confirmed that Robert Lighthizer, fierce defender of tough protectionism, will be the Trade Representative of his future administration, Europe is in turmoil. This trade war is…
what the deputies modified in the “revenue” section – L’Express
The deputies are called this Tuesday, November 12 from 4:30 p.m. to vote on the “revenue” part of the finance bill for 2025. The budget has been very largely revised…
Nicolas Sarkozy relaunches the debate where the right struggles to do so, by Nicolas Bouzou – L’Express
Political and media hysteria contribute to the charm of the French debate. The Rencontres de l’Avenir de Saint-Raphaël, which I organize each year at the invitation of its mayor Frédéric…
manipulations, standoffs and threats – L’Express
It is a dull, sophisticated, arithmetic battle that has been playing out recently in Brussels. As is often the case in this type of business, you have to know how…
let’s open a major debate on community financing, by Nicolas Bouzou – L’Express
Most economists and politicians agree that abolishing the council tax was a mistake. To be precise, it was an economic mistake but not a political one. I see Emmanuel Macron’s…
“The main difference compared to 2016? China’s response” – L’Express
During his first term, Donald Trump’s economic policy rhymed with growing trade tensions and a questioning of multilateralism. Eight years later, the president-elect is once again threatening customs duties, which…