Reminder: What to expect from nationwide French strike tomorrow Regional rail networks have begun to publish their updated timetables, with three in four Normandy TER trains cancelled
Four questions about Thursday’s ‘spending power’ strikes in France Ports, public transport and schools are amongst services expected to be affected
What’s coming up this week (September 26) in France? A giant David Hockney artwork comes to complement the Bayeux Tapestry, the government presents its 2023 budget, rain moves in across France and more
news Inflation, climate, pensions: a tough ‘rentrée’ for French government President Macron hopes for a peaceful return to work but the agenda is full of controversial issues
Cost of living: French supermarket freezes price of 100 products Carrefour will not let the prices of these ‘everyday’ items change until November 30 to support French spending power
Why will pensioners in France not receive 4% increase this month? The measure formed part of a government bill aimed at protecting French spending power amid rising inflation, but its implementation has been delayed
11 million people in France to get extra cash aid: are you eligible? The prime de rentrée exceptionnelle will be paid to eligible people in September to help improve their spending power
World Cup, spending power, NATO: This week in French politics The spending power bill and another designed to finance it are, yet again, at the heart of Assemblée nationale debates after a Senate review
MPs pass France’s purchasing power law: What does it include? From the end of the TV licence to continued caps on fuel price rises, we summarise the key points of the new bill, which now goes before senators
France approves €230m aid for households that heat homes with oil Heating your home in this way is on average twice as expensive as using wood, gas, or electricity, but 3.5 million households still use the method
Spending power, judges, Jean Castex: This week in French politics Discussion around measures to improve public spending power moves to the Senate after heated debate amongst MPs
Cooking oil as fuel, pensions: MPs approve French spending power bill The bill – which also includes a boost for social benefits – has finally been adopted after weeks of contentious discussions
What’s coming up? The week ahead in France France’s heatwave intensifies while MPs debate the government’s spending power bill, the men’s Tour de France comes to an end - and the women’s Tour begins
Spending power and how to finance it: This week in French politics The prospect of energy restraints and the inclusion of Finland and Sweden in NATO will also be discussed
French banks criticised for excessive fees for bounced payments Banks in France can impose fees of up to €20 and generally charge 17 times more than in Germany. A leading consumer group says they must be reduced
75% of people polled in France feel their spending power has dropped More than half say they have changed their lifestyle to counter rising energy costs. However, similar polls before Covid showed higher percentages
Consumer watchdog's 12-point buying power plan UFC-Que Choisir publishes its suggestions to increase spending power in France by €9billion a year - without putting any further pressure on public finances...
Economy growing at fastest rate in six years National statistics agency says improved business and consumer confidence the key drivers in growth
Tax cuts promised, but days later a new regional tax is revealed HARD-pressed households have been promised tax cuts to boost their spending but while the government is reducing its own tax intake from their wallets it has at the same time given regions more power to dip into those same wallets.
