Viral Caviar French fries are back in NYC: ‘We had lines down the street’
There’s something special about these fries! Bel-Fries, a shop on the Lower East Side, is reintroducing its famed $10 caviar fries after their viral success last month, where they garnered about 3 million views online shortly after their launch in September. Owner Annalee Schlossberg mentioned to a local publication that the initial run attracted long […]
Angry French fashion lovers react strongly as retailer Shein opens its first physical store in Paris, saying it contradicts their values.
Shein’s Paris Store Opening Sparks Outrage Fast-fashion giant Shein is set to launch its first physical store in Paris on November 1, but this move has ignited anger among local fashion enthusiasts who believe it threatens the city’s chic reputation. The store will be situated on the sixth floor of the historic BHV Marais department […]
French Prime Minister overcomes no-confidence votes after pension compromise.
French Prime Minister Survives No-Confidence Votes On Thursday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu managed to overcome two no-confidence votes in parliament, garnering essential backing from the Socialist Party. This support came after President Emmanuel Macron pledged to pause contentious pension reforms. Two motions introduced by the far-left France Enboud and the far-right National Rally (RN) […]
French Government Defies Expectations by Remaining Steady
Political Turmoil in France: Impeachment Calls for Macron The leftist opposition has pledged to initiate impeachment proceedings against Emmanuel Macron in an effort to remove him from office. This comes after France’s prime minister narrowly sidestepped government collapse for the second time within two weeks during a parliamentary vote on Thursday. Sébastien Lecornu, who has […]
French Prime Minister expected to endure no-confidence votes following pension reform compromise.
Political Turmoil Averted in France as Prime Minister Survives Votes On Thursday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu managed to keep his fragile government intact by narrowly overcoming two no-confidence votes, which had the potential to escalate political distress in France. This outcome allows Lecornu to focus on a significant challenge ahead: passing the 2026 budget […]
EUR/GBP drops to around 0.8700 as French government considers delaying pension reforms
EUR/GBP Update During the early hours of Wednesday’s European session, the EUR/GBP exchange rate dropped to about 0.8705. The euro continues to show weakness against the British pound following French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to reappoint Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister. Later on, Eurozone industrial production data for August is set to be released. Prime […]
French Prime Minister supports halting Macron’s pension reform to protect the government
French Prime Minister’s Support for Pension Reform Cancellation Amid No-Confidence Vote French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has expressed his backing for putting a halt to the contentious 2023 pension reform as a significant no-confidence vote approaches this week. This reform, which increased the retirement age from 62 to 64, was a key initiative during Emmanuel […]
Observe the unusually lengthy handshake between President Trump and French President Macron.
During a recent gathering in Egypt, US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in a notably long handshake that lasted around 26 seconds. Initially, it seemed like a standard greeting, but halfway through, it evolved into something resembling an arm-wrestling match. This extended handshake occurred as world leaders came together to mark […]
EUR/USD pulls back from peaks amid concerns about the French government
The EUR/USD pair slipped back below the 1.1600 level in the early hours of European trading on Monday and is currently around 1.1590. Investors seem worried about the implications of the US-China trade conflict, which is, to some extent, souring risk sentiment. Additionally, uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of France’s new government is also weighing on […]
Leading French union figure calls for a complete overhaul of the pension system
Political Shifts in France Regarding Pension Reforms Momentum is growing to abolish the unpopular pension reform in France, especially after the recent collapse of the country’s third government in under a year. Currently, the majority of parties in the National Assembly are advocating for a rollback of these reforms. Former Prime Minister Elisabeth Born, who […]