Challenges and Failures of the French Business One-Stop Shop: The Reality of Administrative Reform in France

2023-12-20 15:03:40 The Palais Cambon, rue Cambon in Paris, where the Court of Auditors has been located since 1912. laurencesoulez / stock.adobe.com Since its launch in January 2023, this portal, which provides access to all administrative formalities for businesses, has seen a number of failures. This was one of the major simplification promises of the … Read more

The Anticipated Drop in Interest Rates by 2024 and its Impact on French Purchasing Power

2023-12-19 11:51:37 The drop in interest rates “should take place at some point in 2024”, also indicated François Villeroy de Galhau. KEVIN DIETSCH / Getty Images via AFP François Villeroy de Galhau forecasts a return of inflation to 2% at the latest by 2025. The purchasing power of the French should improve significantly in the … Read more

Eiffage Wins 2.54 Billion Euro Contract to Build Section of Grand Paris Metro Line 15

2023-12-18 10:02:51 By Le Figaro with AFP Published 1 hour ago, Updated 14 minutes ago ” data-script=” > The French construction group is also responsible for digging 17 kilometers of tunnel, the construction of 17 service structures, an operations center in Rosny-sous-Bois as well as two real estate projects. A group of companies led by … Read more

The Resurgence of American Industrial Investments: From Automobiles to Small Nuclear Reactors

2023-12-10 18:49:56 From automobiles to small nuclear reactors, the United States is increasing industrial investments. China News Service via Getty Images/China News Service DECRYPTION – Thanks to the very vigorous reindustrialization policy carried out by the government, projects are multiplying across the Atlantic. France is also experiencing good progress. A loan of 7.4 billion dollars. … Read more

Unveiling the Halving Prices of Photovoltaic Devices: A Game Changer for French Consumers

2023-12-10 09:00:00 DECRYPTION – In the space of twelve months, the price of these photovoltaic devices has halved. A situation which could encourage the French to take the plunge. While Bercy and EDF announced a new increase in the price of electricity less than a month ago, the prices for photovoltaic panels and their installation … Read more

Carbon Capture and Storage Station in Naivasha, Kenya: Promises and Potential for CO2 Sequestration

2023-12-05 18:28:25 Artist’s impression of the proposed CO2 capture and storage station, located in Naivasha, Kenya. Octavia Carbon DECRYPTION – Numerous promises of investment in the CO2 storage sector were made at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi last September. Nairobi Three hours north of Nairobi, the road leads to an idyllic site, surrounded by … Read more

China’s Real Estate Crisis: Economic Impact and Government Support Measures

2023-12-05 08:59:00 By Le Figaro with AFP Published 5 minutes ago, Updated now Chinese President Xi Jinping. CARLOS BARRIA / REUTERS Real estate has long represented a quarter of China’s gross domestic product (GDP) and supports thousands of businesses and low-skilled employees. The rating agency Moody’s lowered Tuesday by “stable” has “negative» the prospect of … Read more

The Economic Impact of Energy Transition: Revenue Loss and Anticipated Costs

2023-12-05 06:53:51 By Le Figaro with AFP Published yesterday at 10:40 p.m., Updated now The report observes that the Scandinavian countries, whose electrification of the vehicle fleet began earlier, are already facing this phenomenon of revenue erosion. Le Figaro A report from the General Directorate of the Treasury calculates for the first time the shortfall … Read more