The former French President, Francois Hollande, wants to lend a hand to his old socialist comrades in the next European elections: for now he will support the rising star Raphael Glucksman, who is flying in the polls. We will see later and it cannot be ruled out that Hollande aims…
According to former French President Francois Hollande, the European sovereignist far right no longer aims to leave the EU and the euro but to distort Europe from within, making it a "slave of the nations"
The popularity of the French president has dropped to a minimum according to the polls: he is liked by 31% of the French, ten percentage points less than a year and a half ago, even Hollande did better - Controversy over the Benalla case…
According to a survey conducted by Ifop, the judgment of the French on the first 100 days of the mandate of the youngest ever president of the Republic is merciless: even Macron is less convincing than Hollande, at least as regards the first moves.
The Hollande era officially ended on Sunday 14 May, as he left the Elysée after five years handing over the keys to the country to his former Economy Minister and youngest president in history, Emmanuel Macron - "The world and Europe they have…
Changing of the guard on Sunday 14 May at the Elysée: the youngest president of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, takes office at the Elysée in Hollande's place - The total nominations for the choice of the new prime minister
Up to now Minister of the Interior, he is called to replace the outgoing Manuel Valls, candidate in the socialist primaries for next year's presidential elections
The outgoing president will not be at the starting line for next spring's elections: it is the first time this has happened in the history of the Fifth Republic.
The new leader of the Gaullist right seems to have the right characteristics to defeat Le Pen's populist wave in the next French elections, but much will also depend on the moves of the left and on the unknown Hollande, the president with the lowest rate…
Merkel, Hollande and Juncker will meet in Berlin on Wednesday to meet European industry on the digital agenda without inviting Renzi - It is a signal against Italy's dissent on European policies but Renzi replies: "I will continue to repeat that their strategy …
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi did not hide his dissatisfaction with the results of the EU summit in Brastislava and did not participate in the final conference of Merkel and Hollande - Two reasons for disappointment: politics…
The transalpine industrial giant, which in 2014 sold its Energy branch to General Electric, is once again in the eye of the storm: the management has announced the closure of one of its production plants in France, in Belfort, which will cost…
From Ventotene, an island symbol of Europeanism, the three European leaders recall Altiero Spinelli and talk about the next steps of the EU in view of the Bratislava Summit - Renzi: "Many thought that after Brexit, Europe was over. This is not the case. We…
Summit of three major European leaders today in Ventotene, a symbolic place for pro-Europeans who refer to Altiero Spinelli's manifesto, on the future of Europe after Brexit and on more pressing current problems such as the fight against terrorism and…
Derogation from the ban on public aid to banks and temporary suspension of the bail-in: these are the two main hypotheses on which the Government is discussing with the European Union to reassure banks and financial markets
On the eve of the meeting, Merkel and Hollande had a telephone conversation in which they noted total agreement on how to deal with the crisis - Cameron Tuesday in Brussels
Italy and France are looking for a solution after Brexit and yesterday's meeting in Paris concluded with a pact between Renzi and Hollande in view of Monday's summit with Merkel. "We have six months to go…
The Italian Premier intervenes after Brexit, in line with the European chancelleries and the EU Commission: we need to "make what unites us prevail over what divides us. It is the time for calm strength, for lucidity to prevail"…
A communication from the ECB is expected in the morning - Meeting in Brussels between Juncker, Schulz and Tusk to agree on an emergency plan - Merkel: "Radical change" - Hollande: "We need a leap forward for the EU" - Obama: interview with Cameron in…
President François Hollande has decided to slow down on negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or the treaty for free trade between the US and Europe - The Greenpeace report and the most…
On the occasion of the Venice summit with Prime Minister Renzi to honor the memory of Valeria Solesin, who fell in the terrorist attacks in Paris, the French president François Hollande said he was in favor of mergers between French and Italian companies…
The prime minister opens the controversy on the eve of the meeting with the chancellor: "If you are looking for an overall strategy to resolve the refugee issue, it cannot be enough for Merkel to first call Hollande and then the president of the EU Commission, Juncker, and…
President Hollande wants to curb unemployment and is playing his last card in view of the presidential elections by launching a 2 billion euro plan that provides training courses and incentives for hiring companies.
FRANCE TO VOTE - The FN led by Marine Le Pen has become the first party at national level, but this will not necessarily translate into the final victory in the six regions in which the far-right candidate leads:…
The French President at the commemoration of the 130 victims of the Paris massacre: "Affected by a cowardly act of war in the name of a betrayed God". 'France will do everything possible to protect her children. Fight up without mercy…
During yesterday's meeting in Moscow with French President Hollande, to whom he promised support, Russian leader Putin relaunched the project of a large international coalition against ISIS terrorism, saying he was ready to support it even if…
The tour of the French president continues, who yesterday received support from Merkel for the mission in Mali, while in the morning he received Renzi at the Elysée with whom relations are a bit cold because the Italian premier insists on…
In Paris the toll of the largest terrorist massacre in France continues to worsen: so far there are 129 dead and 352 injured - The missing Italian girl is dead - Terrorist hunt: more than 5 arrests in Brussels…
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Francois Hollande urge Italy and Greece on migrants: "Set up recognition centres" to distinguish refugees from illegal immigrants
According to the French President, the measures presented last night by Athens are "serious" and "credible" - The number one of the Eurogroup, on the other hand, described the reform package as "accurate" - Renzi: "Possible agreement as early as tomorrow".
After the success of the NO to the European plan in the Greek referendum, the Eurogroup scheduled for tomorrow is skipped because first a political clarification is needed at the Europe summit which will take place with the meeting between French President Hollande and German Chancellor Merkel…
The French president contradicts the German chancellor, who refused to resume negotiations before the Greek referendum.
Obama's pressure, who is concerned not to give Greece to the Russians, is leading French President Hollande and German Chancellor Merkel to reopen negotiations with Greece, but everything suggests that this could happen...
Either Greece reaches a preventive agreement with the EU, the ECB and the IMF or skips tomorrow's Eurogroup: this is the ultimatum launched today by German Chancellor Merkel and French President Hollande to the Greek head of government Tsipras who submitted…
FRANCE ELECTIONS 2015 - In the ballots on the renewal of over 100 French departments, Sarkozy's centre-right alliance conquers two thirds of the departments - Hollande's Socialist Party does badly, losing half of the seats - Flop Le Pen,…
The French president and the German chancellor do not rule out new measures against Moscow: "However, our intention is not to announce new sanctions, but to achieve peace in Ukraine".
The truce will kick off at midnight between 14 and 15 February (22 pm in Italy), and no later than two days later the withdrawal of heavy weapons will have to begin - Putin: "We need a reform of the Kiev Constitution" - Poroshenko:…
After a marathon that began yesterday at 18 pm Italian time and continued into the night, also in the presence of Merkel and Hollande, the meeting between Putin and Poroshenko could only end this morning with a "joint declaration" on the need to respect the…
The last hope of avoiding the armed conflict between Ukraine, supported by the West, and Russia is entrusted to the new Minsk summit on Wednesday between Putin, Merkel, Hollande and Poroshenko but the Russian leader puts his hands forward: "I will participate only if…
Another nightmarish day in Paris ended with a double blitz of leatherheads which ended with the death of four terrorists and four hostages - Hollande: "Now we are free" - Sunday anti-terrorism demonstration in Paris…
The assault on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, known for its cartoons against Mohammed and Islam, caused 12 deaths including 10 members of the editorial staff (including the director and the famous cartoonists) and 2 policemen - Hunt for the guilty: it would be…
Today the Senate votes on confidence in the labor reform - The Premier hopes to cash in the first green light close to today's European summit in Milan, where a press conference with Merkel and Hollande is scheduled -…
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi illustrated his reform plan to the City yesterday - He guaranteed that the Jobs Act will be law within a month and strongly insisted on the Government's determination to make reforms, hoping that…
The prime minister on a visit to London takes a stand in the austerity clash. He says to Merkel: "Nobody should treat other countries like students" - And he collects the support of David Cameron: "Europe must be more flexible"
The Eurocommissioner for Economic Affairs, Hollande's former finance minister, chooses firmness: "If France violates the rules, I'll continue with the procedure" - "I'm here to enforce the rules" he said in front of the European Parliament
With 162 of the 348 seats in the upper house up for grabs, the centre-right of the UMP and the UD has regained control of the Senate, which is also being joined by the far right of the Front National for the first time, having won two…
The victim is Hervè Pierre Gourdel, kidnapped last Sunday by terrorists from Jund al Khilafa, an organization linked to the Islamic State that has recently broken away from Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb - French President François Holland had rejected…
This was stated by the spokesman for the German leader, Steffen Seibert, specifying that the press reconstructions on the contents of the phone call "have nothing to do with facts and reality".
The German Chancellor asks Draghi for clarification on austerity who met Hollande today - Germany does not want to convey the impression that it is letting its guard down on the policy of rigor but in reality Draghi has never had the intention of changing a…
To replace the rebel Montebourg at the Economy, Hollande has chosen the exact opposite: a young banker, trustworthy and liberal, whom his predecessor had demonized by defining himself "against the macronization of politics" - Emmanuel Macron, 36, will take his place to Bercy:…
The President of the French Republic François Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls have bet on the young Emmanuel Macron to replace the rebel Montebourg at the Ministry of Economy: a liberal socialist, 36 years old, banker of the Rothschilds and former undersecretary to the presidency of the…
Clamorous split in the French government between the proponents of soft austerity, represented by Prime Minister Valls, and the radical opponents of Merkel's policy led by Economy Minister Montebourg, whom Hollande ousts with Culture Minister Filippetti -…
French President Hollande has asked Prime Minister Manuel Valls to form a new government, which will be presented tomorrow.
"I'm not asking for a modification of the rules but we must use all the possible flexibility foreseen in the treaties in exceptional circumstances", said the French president in an interview with Le Monde.
The latest version of the Council's conclusions speaks of "particular attention to structural reforms that strengthen growth and improve fiscal sustainability, making better use of the flexibility provided by the current rules of the stability pact".
The German giant and its Japanese ally have raised their valuation of the French conglomerate by 400 million euros, bringing it to 14,6 billion - General Electric's offer for the French group's energy division expires on Monday -…
From Paris they let it be known that they have no "preference for one or the other proposal", but "needs which are employment, maintaining activities in France, energy independence" - They measure themselves on these points " offers and the goal now is…
Premier meets EU leaders in Brussels: "The appointment of commissioners? First we need to agree on what to do" - Junker in pole position for the presidency of the Commission, but in the event of a deadlock, Italy could play the Enrico Letta card…
"GE's offer is not enough: to date we still have the means to deal with the relaunch of Alstom, a key company for the country and for energy differentiation": said today the president of the French Republic, who at the…
The French premier, wanted by Hollande to get back in the polls, faces his first major battle: the vote in Parliament of his plan to cut public spending for 50 billion, between now and 2017 - The socialist Valls suffers…
François Hollande, after the tragedy of the municipal elections, is betting on Manuel Valls as the new prime minister, in Paris considered a "destroyer" like Matteo Renzi in Italy - Very popular and little loved by the Socialist Party apparatus, he is a liberal on…
Paris had pledged with its European partners to reduce its deficit to 4,1% - The disappointing result implies the need for a new corrective maneuver, otherwise France will fail in its objective of bringing the ratio back within next year…
To bring down the tax wedge, the Treasury would aim to raise the deficit/GDP ratio from the current 2,6% to 2,8/2,9%, still within the European limits - This will be the subject of this afternoon's talks at Berlin: to obtain the blessing of…
The Chancellor's spokesman assures that "the German government is aware of the ambitious reform project of the Italian government" and that Merkel and Renzi will certainly talk about it on Monday in Berlin - Tomorrow the Premier will be in Paris to meet Hollande - Below…
The Italian premier will meet the leaders François Hollande and Angela Merkel, respectively on Saturday in Paris and on Monday in Berlin, to promote the reform plan just approved on the tax wedge - Renzi declared: "We will respect the agreements but the EU must…
The plants in question are those whose operation beyond 40 years would involve such high costs as to make their replacement more advantageous.
In the eagerly awaited first conference of 2014, the French president François Hollande blocks the Gayet case: "Private matters must remain private" - Then, speaking on economic issues, he announces a pact with companies and the establishment of a supervisory body …
The President of the French Republic, elected a year and a half ago, is in fact seeing his popularity plummet to an all-time low: around 15%, according to a YouGov poll conducted on behalf of the Huffington Post.
At the end of today's awaited meeting between Italian premier Enrico Letta and French president François Hollande, there is still no news on future developments in the Alitalia case. No mention of the possibility that Air France will partially participate in the increase of…
François Hollande is the most determined to intervene against Assad, a different situation than in 2003, when France (then run by the right) opposed the attack on Iraq - The influence of the Atlanticist Fabius, Foreign Minister, and some maitres à penser…
The President of the French Republic François Hollande does not choose half measures, during the second press conference of his mandate, convened at the Elysée a little over a year after his appointment, with popularity at its lowest and an economy that is always struggling…
"France does not intend to make alliances with Italy against Germany, it would not be in Europe's interest and I have never done similar things," said the French president in Brussels after a meeting with Barroso - Hollande will meet Angela next week …
In one year since his election, the French President has dropped to 24% of the votes, the lowest record ever achieved in the country - He is blamed for his inability to promote a growth policy at European level, in contrast to austerity at all the…
Italy cries but the others don't laugh either: in France Hollande is surrounded by the press and public opinion after the Cahuzac and Augier cases; the Deutsche Bank case breaks out in Germany; in Spain the throne of King Juan Carlos trembles…
"An unforgivable mistake - said the President of the French Republic speaking after a CDM -, even if I solemnly assure you that Cahuzac did not benefit from any privilege in the treatment of his case, other than that of the guaranteed presumption of innocence…
Hard times for François Hollande: the socialist president is at an all-time low in the popularity rating and is thinking of a government reshuffle after less than a year in office - Meanwhile, the former tenant of the Elysée Sarkozy, who has retired from political life, ponders a sensational…
While Italy awaits the new government, the big names in Europe are not doing much better: the French president Hollande is the least liked president ever after 10 months in office, while in Great Britain David Miliband, brother of the leader…
The President of the French Republic sets a target on the deficit/GDP ratio: "At the end of 2013 it will undoubtedly reach 2013" - "In the last two years, an unprecedented and considerable structural adjustment has been made".
French President Francois Hollande's recipe for the Eurozone: "Determining the exchange rate more compatible with our real economy, acting at an international level to enforce our interests".
After seeing the bill rejected by the Consulta to increase the tax on millionaires' income, the French president does not give up and launches the challenge to the technology giants, guilty of exploiting the personal data of users (including French ones) to…
The new law desired by the French president to reform the banking system was presented to the Council of Ministers this morning: the separation between traditional and investment banking is interesting but, according to Economy Minister Moscovici himself, still too much…
An audacious reading of the prestigious transalpine newspaper places as the only lifeline of the contested president Hollande that of having reassured the financial markets in the first 7 months of his mandate - And according to Le Monde also the possible return of…
A few months ago, the owner of Lvmh Bernard Arnault had tried to change his tax residence: but in the end, overwhelmed by the controversy, he gave up - Actor Gérard Depardieu, on the other hand, is really going to Belgium, who sells a super property in…
The French president said this in response to Fitch's decision to maintain triple A with a negative outlook on French debt: "We operate only in the interest of France".
Moody's has downgraded France and the Economist considers it a "time bomb in the heart of Europe" - But investors continue to buy French bonds, with yields at historic lows - No fears of drifts too "leftist" like…
The Government immediately accepted today most of the measures proposed yesterday by the Gallois Report on competitiveness - In pole position the VAT increase to finance 20 billion annual tax credits for companies - Objective: to reduce the cost…
To prevent the historic automotive group (which also includes Citroen) from closing its doors, the French state has decided to intervene with economic aid - The idea is to preserve social peace and jobs and…
Even the Italian prime minister, like Hollande, rejects the German chancellor's proposal for a "super commissioner" to oversee the public finances of eurozone countries at the Brussels European Council - In the meantime, a compromise has been reached on the banking union, which is in any case …
From Brussels, the French President gives the reasons for the recent differences with the German Chancellor to the different electoral calendars: "We are exiting the elections now, Merkel has her appointments in 2013" - "We have a common responsibility: to get the Eurozone out of…
The EU is "very close to overcoming the crisis" but integration needs to be accelerated - Political union will only be seen "after the 2014 European elections" - Two-speed Europe is a reality but the differences between the spreads "are not eligible" -…
The President announced the sting on live TV - In total, the crackdown for 2013 will exceed 35 billion euros, also considering the cuts in state spending for 10 billion euros - The objective…
"The vital construction sites to restore Italy's competitiveness have been opened one after the other, and now the Italian premier is respected throughout Europe, even by Angela Merkel": thus the French newspaper Le Figaro, through an editorial, pays homage to Mario Monti…
Bilateral summit in Rome between the Italian Premier and the French President - Monti: "It is vital that there is recognition by the European Union itself so that the spreads do not persist as serious obstacles which would be devoid of any reference to the trend…
The French President visits Madrid: "An intervention in the market by the European Central Bank can be justified by the current levels of differentials".
In October, new ideas to overcome the crisis, announce the economic ministers of the two countries, Schäuble and Moscovici, in view of today's meeting between the German chancellor Angela Merkel and the transalpine president François Hollande - Despite the latter's election, …
This evening in Berlin the two European heads of state will meet to discuss the possibility of giving Athens more time to fulfill its commitments - But yesterday Juncker reiterated that no…
The bulk remains to be done - In the first few months, the new French president has concentrated the easiest measures, destructive of a certain Sarkozysta system of privileges - From September, however, the construction phase begins, including the 2013 Budget (tears and…
"We cannot afford even a minute of inattention," Prime Minister Mario Monti said during his meeting in Paris with French President François Hollande.
Optimistic words of the Italian premier this morning on Rai Radiouno, before the start of a journey between European capitals - First stop, Paris: today at breakfast with Hollande - For Monti "Germany remains an essential point of reference".
The German government distances itself from the Bundesbank and appreciates SuperMario Draghi's pro-euro stance recognizing the full independence of the ECB - Piazza Affari gains 2,9% and the Btp-Bund differential falls again to 456 - Stocks soar…
