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French Economy Minister pledges love, reforms, to business leaders

Last Updated: Friday, August 28, 2015, 01:17

France`s Socialist government will keep making changes aimed at helping businesses until the end of its mandate in 2017, Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, pledging both "love" and "demonstrations of love."

This airline offers flight from Mumbai to New York at Rs 52,000

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 19:38

Air France on Friday rolled out 'special' economy fares to New York, offering its customers from Mumbai an all-inclusive fares as low as Rs 52,000 for a limited period.

EU orders France's EDF to repay huge tax break

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2015, 19:10

The EU ordered France`s electricity giant EDF to repay the French state 1.37 billion euros ($1.5 billion) in back taxes on Wednesday, in a case dating from 1997.

Greek deal 'not possible without Franco-German alliance'

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 20:04

The alliance between France and Germany had been "crucial" in reaching a historic bailout deal with Greece after marathon EU talks, the foreign ministers of the two countries said Monday.

For France, mission accomplished as "Grexit" averted

Last Updated: Monday, July 13, 2015, 19:05

As President Francois Hollande led Angela Merkel off for a working dinner at his Elysee Palace a week ago last Monday, his advisers breathed deep sighs of relief.

Luxembourg warns Germany of catastrophe if it pushes for Grexit

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 17:08

Luxembourg`s foreign minister has made an impassioned plea for Germany to avoid a Greek exit from the euro, warning Berlin of a catastrophic schism with France if it pushes for Athens to leave the currency union.

Latest Greek proposals 'balanced', 'positive': French PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 22:34

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Wednesday fresh proposals made by Athens in exchange for a new European bailout were a step in the right direction.

Greece will face chaos, riots if deal not struck: France

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 17:35

France`s central bank chief on Wednesday said Greece will descend into "riots and chaos" if no debt deal is found soon, media reported.

'Can't take risk' of Greece leaving euro: French PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 12:16

France can`t take the risk of Greece leaving the eurozone, which would have an effect across the globe, the prime minister said on Tuesday, adding that the basis for a deal with Athens was there.

Germany, France demand `serious` proposals from Greece after `No` vote

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 04:45

Germany and France on Monday called on Greece to make detailed proposals to revive bailout talks, a day after Greek voters defiantly rejected creditors` demands for further austerity, plunging Europe into crisis.

Germany, France press Greece to make credible proposals

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 02:13

France and Germany told Greece to come up with serious proposals in order to restart financial aid talks, raising pressure on Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to compromise a day after his country voted overwhelmingly against more austerity.

China PM Li Keqiang kicks off France visit with climate pledge, Airbus deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 01:05

China`s Prime Minister Li Keqiang made a long-awaited pledge to curb carbon emissions during a trip to France Tuesday in which a Chinese company also inked an $18 billion (16.1 billion euros) deal with Airbus.