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In the supermarket age, outdoor markets remain at the heart of French life

France, Nov. 16 -- Unlike most outdoor markets in France, which are held once or twice a week, the Marche d'Aligre in the west of Paris takes place every day. Inside the central market hall - one of ... Read More


Amid political uncertainty, French households are saving at near-record levels

France, Oct. 17 -- French households are saving at near-record levels, putting aside nearly 19 percent of their income since the start of the year. While the country has historically had a high saving... Read More


Lecornu ends perks for former PMs, while balancing demands from left and right

France, Sept. 18 -- France's new prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has announced that former prime ministers will no longer receive lifetime perks, following his decision to scrap a proposal to cut t... Read More


France's debt: how did we get here, and how dangerous is it?

France, Sept. 2 -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has warned that France's excessive debt puts it in danger, which is why his says his government's proposed budget, which cuts into public spend... Read More