France bids farewell to ex-EU chief Delors
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (5 January) praised former finance minister and European Union leader Jacques Delors at a state funeral, saying he had “reconciled Europe with its future”.
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December 19, 2023 Sweden, France strengthen cooperation on nuclear
France could soon build several nuclear reactors in Sweden, according to a letter of intent signed by the two countries’ energy ministers on the sidelines of the EU’s Energy Council on Tuesday (19 December).
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December 12, 2023 Cyprus and France sign Convention for the avoidance of double taxation
Cyprus and France on Monday signed a Convention for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance.
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October 30, 2023 France reinvests in EV charging infrastructure to meet EU targets
The French government announced on Friday (27 October) new funding for the roll-out of electric vehicle charging points to match the development pace set by the EU’s new alternative fuel infrastructure regulation.
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October 14, 2023 France under pressure to compromise in EU electricity market talks
As France and Germany negotiate a joint agreement to resolve differences over the EU’s proposed electricity market reform, Spain, which holds the EU’s rotating presidency, presented a new compromise proposal on Wednesday (11 October), which seems to put Paris’ back against the wall.
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September 22, 2023 France seeks EU funding trial for Le Pen’s far-right party
Paris prosecutors said Friday (22 September) they were seeking to put far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 26 associates on trial over claims they used EU funds to finance party activities in France.
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September 21, 2023 France presents accessibility action plan for 2024 Olympics
France, which has for a long time been criticised for its lack of accessibility measures for disabled people, presented a ten-point action plan ahead of 2024’s Paris Olympics to boost public infrastructure for those with impairments and access needs.
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August 11, 2023 France grants full support to ECOWAS deployment of regional military force
France “fully supports” the Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) decision to action a standby military force on the borders of Niger, the Foreign Affairs ministry announced late on Thursday (10 August).
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June 10, 2023 France lags in 2025 EU recycling targets
France admitted it has “considerable scope for progress” in reaching EU waste recycling targets by 2025, after the European Commission warned 18 member states they were not on track to reach the EU-wide goals.
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May 11, 2023 France presents ‘first step’ €2bn fund for critical metals
France presented a plan to launch a €2 billion investment fund for critical metals on Wednesday (10 May), which according to former industry boss Philippe Varin is just a starting point, with more to come.
