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The thorny question of French retirement reform is on the table again under France’s new government. Does it stand a chance?

Today, the French retirement reform is an expensive system, threatening to break the economy.

05.02.2025 20

Alex Ledsom

Nine million square meters of office space is vacant across France. Can ‘urban recycling’ make way for housing or leisure?

Vacant office space is forcing property developers and elected professionals to rethink office space into something else.

14.01.2025 20

Alex Ledsom

Air travel is breaking records, but a lack of planes could result in headwinds in 2025

2024 was a good year for travel but the prognosis for 2025 is even better. And why? Every year, aside from the pandemic, there are just more of us...

02.01.2025 8

Alex Ledsom

The French aren’t spending. Inflation is down, but people aren’t opening their wallets. Here’s why

With consumer prices still inflated the French are becoming far more picky about how they spend their spare time and cash.

13.12.2024 7

Alex Ledsom

France’s proposed new sugar tax could transform the biggest food companies—will the consumer pay the price?

In the fight against obesity and the need to raise revenue for a seriously impoverished economy, one policy idea is to tax these sugary, highly...

01.12.2024 6

Alex Ledsom

French workers are taking more sick leave than ever, but the government can’t afford to foot the bill

For the first six months of 2024, the cost of French workers taking sick leave increased by 8.5% compared to 2023.

10.10.2024 4

Alex Ledsom

Are low-cost airlines over? How Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air are unlocking more profits, and teaching the American giants new tricks

Today, budget airlines are looking to expand further, but the way they operate differs wildly on either side of the Atlantic, seeking new revenue...

05.10.2024 5

Alex Ledsom

20% of French teens have never tasted alcohol—now wineries are making fuel for cars instead of boozy nights out

The decline in wine consumption in France since the 1970s is causing vineyards to search for different ways to use the surplus.

21.09.2024 20

Alex Ledsom

The legacy of Paris puts future Olympics at risk—is it time to pick a single, permanent host for the games?

Paris set a new standard for future hosts.

03.08.2024 3

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The thorny question of French retirement reform is on the table again under France’s new government. Does it stand a chance?

Alex Ledsom

Nine million square meters of office space is vacant across France. Can ‘urban recycling’ make way for housing or leisure?

Alex Ledsom

Air travel is breaking records, but a lack of planes could result in headwinds in 2025

Alex Ledsom

The French aren’t spending. Inflation is down, but people aren’t opening their wallets. Here’s why

Alex Ledsom

France’s proposed new sugar tax could transform the biggest food companies—will the consumer pay the price?

Alex Ledsom

French workers are taking more sick leave than ever, but the government can’t afford to foot the bill

Alex Ledsom

Are low-cost airlines over? How Ryanair, EasyJet and Wizz Air are unlocking more profits, and teaching the American giants new tricks

Alex Ledsom

20% of French teens have never tasted alcohol—now wineries are making fuel for cars instead of boozy nights out

Alex Ledsom

The legacy of Paris puts future Olympics at risk—is it time to pick a single, permanent host for the games?

Alex Ledsom