Political Turmoil in France Could Worsen Europe’s Energy Problems

The political turmoil in the top European electricity exporter and second-largest economy, France, certainly is not helping. A prolonged government crisis after the ousting of Prime Minister Michel ... Read More

Investors Punish France Over Budget Turmoil

The country’s borrowing costs have soared over worries that a political showdown in Parliament over spending cuts and tax increases could topple a fragile government coalition. Read More

France in Deepening Political Turmoil After No-Confidence Vote Collapses Gov’t

It’s the first time France’s government has fallen to a no-confidence vote since 1962. French President Emmanuel Macron is addressing the nation later today. Macron could ask Barnier to stay ... Read More

France's political crisis just saw the government ousted — but Paris' problems have just begun

The toppling of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government Wednesday night could have been seen as the climax of months of political turbulence in France ... turmoil and uncertainty in ... Read More

ETFs with the largest exposure to France as it faces political turmoil

A no-confidence vote by the French parliament at the National Assembly ousted French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, leaving the government in turmoil. The motion had 331 votes and forced Barnier ... Read More

Euro slides on political turmoil in France

The opposition's firm stance against the government's method of passing the bill highlights a tumultuous period in French politics. The political uncertainty in France has had immediate effects on ... Read More

Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe

That the country is in turmoil - political ... before party politics and support him and his cost-saving budget, Macron took a markedly different tone. "We shouldn't scare people with these ... Read More