For the fourth year in a row, France is has pulled in more foreign direct investment than any other country in Europe. A prestigious title, but the impact remains to be seen.
Tag: Economics
Paris Summit – a First Step Towards a New Finance System?
A summit on global finance has brought together world leaders, international institutions and NGOs in Paris. It could be the beginning of a policy shift in international finance.
France’s controversial pension reform
French President Macron faces massive blowback for using special constitutional powers to push through a controversial pension reform.
French companies seek role in Ukraine’s reconstruction
French companies have gathered in Paris to talk about Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts during and after the war. But another country could take center stage during the rebuilding phase.
Floating Offshore Wind – Will France Take the Lead?
France has become the first country to tender out industrial-size floating offshore wind farms. The floating platforms are more promising than existing renewables but still have some hurdles to overcome.
Reshoring on the rise in France
COVID seems to have accelerated a reshoring of production capacities. That could create thousands of jobs. But there are limits.