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EU regulator faces questions over appointment of US economist

French politicians want the European Commission to reconsider its decision to hire an American economist for a key post in its competition department, which oversees European Union efforts to regulate American tech giants.

Radio France Internationale

EU heading for 'small revolution' on enlargement: French minister

The European Union is set for a "small revolution" through its enlargement to include Ukraine and potentially another nine countries, France's Europe minister has said.

Radio France Internationale

The EU’s naivety about global competition is over: France’s secretary of state for Europe (Part 1)

Europe is becoming more aware of itself as an economic and trading power – that’s the message from France’s secretary of state for European affairs, Laurence Boone. She talks about the new tools the EU has given itself to take on unfair competition, especially from Chinese companies, but she also…

France 24

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Davos 2023: Is the EU energy crisis affecting the green transition?

The energy and cost of living crises were on top of the agenda at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos. Has the rush to cut off Russian fossil fuels helped or hindered European efforts to transition to green energy? We speak to Anders Opedal, the head of Norwegian energy…

France 24

Davos 2023: Securing and greening Europe's energy future amid 'polycrisis'

The World Economic Forum on Wednesday saw speeches from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, among others. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody spoke with French Minister for European Affairs Laurence Boone about Europe's green energy future and how European businesses can stay competitive.

France 24

Russians fleeing mobilisation will not automatically get French visas - minister

French Junior Minister for European Affairs Laurence Boone said on Wednesday that Russians fleeing their country to avoid being mobilised in the Russian army would not automatically get visas to remain in France, but that their situation and any security risks would be considered.

Reuters

France to reconsider Pyrenean gas pipeline project to Spain, Portugal

As the energy crisis deepens in Europe, France is reportedly willing to reconsider its opposition to the proposed MidCat natural gas pipeline across the southern Pyrenees mountain range.

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French EU minister says cutting energy usage vital as part of 'fight against Russia'

France's Secretary of State for European Affairs Laurence Boone has outlined to FRANCE 24 the sacrifices necessary to continue putting pressure on Moscow, saying "it is a war against Russia for democracy, for freedom and supporting Ukraine. We are not asking horrible things. To put the temperature at 19 degrees,…

France 24

Macron’s shuffle points to parliamentary problems ahead

French President Emmanuel Macron shuffled his Cabinet after losing his outright majority in parliament last month but made few changes, in a sign that he’s failed to convince major opposition figures to join his coalition.

Tribune News Service

The price of war: OECD warns of slowing growth, high inflation

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is derailing the global economy's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is the latest to slash its global GDP growth forecast for 2022, from 4.5 percent projected in December to just 3 percent in its latest outlook. Driving that…

France 24

UK to be major economy worst hit by Ukraine war, says OECD

Thinktank forecasts UK growth to slow to standstill in 2023, as impact of conflict felt

The Guardian - UK

OECD sees lower world growth due to Ukraine war's 'hefty price'

Paris (AFP) - The OECD warned Wednesday that the world economy will pay a "hefty price" for Russia's invasion of Ukraine as it slashed its 2022 growth forecast and projected higher inflation.

AFP

Ukraine War's Global Economic Impact Will Hit Poorest Hardest, OECD Says

Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be felt by households around the world through higher energy and food prices, with disruptions to trade and fragile confidence contributing to a significant weakening of global economic growth, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday.

Bangkok Post

OECD warns of major shock to global economy from war in Ukraine

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned of a major shock to the global economy from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In its latest report, the OECD estimates that it could wipe a percentage point off global economic growth this year, and drive up inflation by 2.5 percentage…

France 24

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