On what was meant to be a day of cinematic celebration and glittering glamour, Cannes woke up to an unsettling surprise—darkness. On the morning of May 24, 2025, as the city prepared to host the closing day of its iconic Cannes Film Festival, a massive and mysterious power outage swept through the Alpes-Maritimes region. Roughly … Read more

At just 36 years old, Antonin Bergeaud has already joined the prestigious ranks of France’s most promising economists. Awarded the 2025 Best Young Economist Prize—an honor jointly bestowed by Le Monde and the Cercle des économistes—he now finds himself in the company of renowned thinkers like Thomas Piketty, Esther Duflo, Julia Cagé, and Gabriel Zucman. … Read more

After a week of growing unrest on the streets of France, particularly in Paris, taxi drivers are stepping up their resistance to a proposed overhaul of the medical transport reimbursement system. The dispute, which has seen thousands of drivers block roads, protest outside government buildings, and create widespread disruption at transportation hubs, now moves into … Read more

The world of commodities is no stranger to volatility, but the past two years have brought swings so wild that even seasoned analysts are struggling to make sense of them. One of the most striking reversals has come from lithium—a once-lustrous metal dubbed “white gold”—which has seen its value collapse to the point where it … Read more

When Bertrand Bellanger convenes a meeting with his chief of staff, discussions often gravitate towards the meticulous allocation of departmental subsidies. “We need to ensure that funds aren’t being spent haphazardly,” he asserts. This focus is emblematic of Bellanger’s commitment to fiscal discipline—a trait deeply rooted in his extensive experience in the private sector. Since … Read more

As fears of a transatlantic trade war mount, French Minister for Foreign Trade, Laurent Saint-Martin, has delivered a stark warning over the economic fallout that could result from the United States’ latest tariff threats. With U.S. President Donald Trump proposing a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union (EU) imports starting June 1, tensions between … Read more

Six months after bidding farewell to professional tennis, Rafael Nadal is embracing a vibrant and multifaceted retirement. At 39, the former world No. 1 has seamlessly transitioned into roles as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, avid golfer, and devoted family man. His post-tennis life is a testament to his enduring passion, discipline, and commitment to excellence. A … Read more

The debate over retirement age is once again igniting political and public discourse across Europe. On May 22, Denmark broke new ground by becoming the first country in Europe to legislatively commit to raising its retirement age to 70 by 2040. The move is part of a broader, long-term strategy by the Danish government to … Read more

For nearly a year now, diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria have been steadily intensifying, casting a long shadow over the thousands of small and medium-sized businesses that trade across the Mediterranean. While political disagreements aren’t new in the long and often complex relationship between the two nations, the current climate is more charged than … Read more

Monaco, the glittering jewel of the French Riviera, has long been synonymous with luxury, exclusivity, and high-stakes glamour. But for nearly half of the current Formula 1 grid, including stars like Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris, the principality is more than just a picturesque backdrop—it’s home. While the allure of tax … Read more