Country: France
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What do the French protests have to do with my retirement?
A million people have taken to the streets in France. Why? Because the Government has forced through a new law increasing the pension age from 62 to 64. The move from President Emmanuel Macron has not been popular. Two thirds of the French population disagree with the change. It’s seen his popularity plummet to just 28%.
24 March -
What's making headlines - Wednesday October 19, 2022
There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed.20 October -
GeneralEurope is burning like it’s 2052
Across the Northern Hemisphere, it is getting hot. The United Kingdom is seeing its highest temperatures every recorded, the United States is seeing a similar heatwave, and wildfires are burning across Spain, France and Portugal. This is the latest reminder that climate change is not a future threat. It is a current problem.26th Jul, 2022
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France has run out of mustard
France has run out of mustard. That’s right, the home of mustard is… mustardless. Supermarkets are limiting sales to one jar per person. Carrefour, a French supermarket giant, is being accused of stockpiling mustard to drive up prices. Chefs are appealing on social media for any spare jars. But behind the funny headlines, there is a devastating story - one that will only get more frequent.23 July -
The two companies battling for control of the world's waste
In this episode, Ren presents a company for the community watchlist, a huge French multinational that’s caught in a public dogfight with another rival waste and water management company. In August last year the French company Veolia announced an intention to acquire 29% fellow heavy-hitter, the French based multinational Suez, with the goal to acquire the whole company.12 April