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Bank of France governor François Villeroy de Galhau to step down in June

François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Bank of France, has announced that he will leave his post at the beginning of June, several years before the end of his mandate, in a move that has taken many observers by surprise. In a statement released by the French central bank, Villeroy de Galhau......

Bitcoin plunges as banque de France governor warns risks are materializing

Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline on Friday, falling to $60,000 for the first time in sixteen months, raising concerns about volatility in the cryptocurrency market. François Villeroy de Galhau, governor of the Banque de France, stated that the recent drop shows that “the risks are materializing,”......

Epstein case: Jack Lang defends his integrity and refuses to step down

Former French culture minister Jack Lang has publicly defended his integrity after his name appeared in newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, firmly rejecting calls to resign from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris. Lang, who has led the institution since......

France and Morocco prepare major bilateral treaty

France plans to elevate its ties with Morocco through a landmark bilateral treaty, mirroring pacts it holds with key European capitals. This move follows President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit and signals a strong commitment to the Maghreb and Europe alike. The agreement marks a promising......

French customs seize 137 kilos of cocaine hidden in truck from Spain

French customs officers have seized nearly 137 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a truck traveling from Spain to the Netherlands, judicial authorities said on Wednesday, highlighting the growing use of road routes for cocaine trafficking in southwestern France. The drugs, packaged into 120 blocks with......

“A Major Step For France”: health minister announces nationwide lung cancer screening by 2030

French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Wednesday that lung cancer will now be included in a nationwide screening program, similar to existing initiatives for breast and colon cancer. The announcement coincided with World Cancer Day, highlighting France’s commitment to early detection......

France and Sweden sign nuclear energy pact

France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to advance nuclear power projects across the Scandinavian country. The agreement, finalized on the sidelines of the European Union's Energy Council meeting in Brussels on December 19, underscores French industry's keen interest in deploying its......

France and Morocco negotiate landmark bilateral treaty

France and Morocco are moving forward with plans for a comprehensive new bilateral treaty designed to redefine their strategic partnership. This initiative builds on recent high-level diplomatic talks focused on bolstering ties in key areas like trade, security, and cultural exchanges. The agreement......

France: GDP growth falls below 1% in 2025, according to Insee

France’s economic growth remained below the symbolic threshold of 1 percent in 2025, as gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.9 percent over the year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The slowdown was particularly visible in......