French Labor Unions Are Angry They’ll Need To Work Longer, New Retirement Age Will Still Be Below EU, G7 Average
The French government on Tuesday announced plans to extend the official retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030. Labor
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Severed Submarine Fiber Cables In France Caused Global Connectivity Issues
At least three underwater fiber optic cables were severed in the south of France on Wednesday evening causing widespread Internet
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Scuffles Erupt As France Begins Nationwide Strikes For Higher Wages
In Paris on Tuesday, protestors clashed with police and broke shop windows as French trade unions began a nationwide strike
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Berlin Mayor Sees Possible 2 To 3-Hour Power Cuts As Reasonable
Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffey sees the shutdown of power in specific districts or areas for brief periods of time as
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France Sets Price Increase Caps For Household Gas And Power
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Wednesday announced that price increases for gas and electricity for French households will be
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Germany Will Have No Choice But To Allow Russian Uranium Shipment
The German government’s hands are tied and it has no choice but to permit the shipment of Russian uranium en
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France Wants Nuclear! Economy Minister Calls on Complete Electricity Market Overhaul Amid Russian Gas Supply Uncertainty
France is doubling down on its urgency to become energy independent, calling on a “top-to-bottom” electricity market overhaul that includes
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French Energy Prices Soar to Record-Highs: Will The Government Be Able To Keep Up With Its Energy Price Cap?
With the majority of the world focused on natural gas shipments from Russia to Germany, France’s increasing struggle with keeping
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France Announces Plan To Take 100% Control Of Utility Firm EDF, Company To Launch CEO Succession Process
The French government announced its plans to fully nationalize the country’s power utility giant Électricité de France (EDF). The state,
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Nuclear Energy To Become Focal Point Of French Energy Production If Macron Re-Elected
France may be headed deeper into the use of nuclear as its main source of energy. That is, of course,
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