Presidential scandals and corruption in France
The complicated world of French politics is in the spotlight at the moment due to former president Nicolas Sarkozy going on trial for allegedly accepting illegal campaign financing from the late Liby…
How Germany plans to move on from Merkel
The next set of national elections could be a serious test for countries which have struggled to contain the coronavirus pandemic. For Germany, this test is now just days away. A general election is…
Could France’s green surge herald a business revolution?
Despite Coronavirus and the fact that turnout was down by over 10%, France’s recent local elections could still mark a seismic shift for France. The two rounds of elections have seen a wave of s…
Brexit update: what businesses can expect in 2019
Brexit is a conversation most people would rather avoid at this point, but it’s a painful reality for most businesses. After more than two years of negotiations and just a few months away from the wi…
What Does The Pre-Brexit Budget Mean For Small Businesses?
“Austerity is over.” That’s the line from the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, who has just delivered the country’s last budget before Brexit. With cuts continuing in many areas, the reality is som…
How France became Europe’s top investment destination
Emmanuel Macron has been hard to keep out of the headlines - and he probably wouldn’t want it any other way. The media-savvy French President has risked ire at home by courting President Trump on rec…
Macron’s ‘Gift Horse’ Leaves UK Out In The Cold
Emmanuel Macron has presented the Chinese Premier Xi Jinping (pictured) with an elite French cavalry horse - the latest sign of a shift in allegiances for the world’s most populous nation.
The…
New German Coalition Is A Relief For Businesses
Angela Merkel looks set to form a coalition government just days after ruling it out, in the latest surprise move since her narrow election win in September.
Merkel won 33% of the vote as part of he…
Can A Business-Friendly Budget Save Britain From Brexit?
For the Conservative Party, it was enough that 2017’s Budget announcement passed without much incident. There was a smattering of jokes, and scattered bits of good news: more money for the NHS, house…
Macron Battles Strikes To Implement Business Reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron has faced fresh strikes over his controversial public sector reforms, but has resolved not to back down in the fight for French business.
Workers across France’s pub…
What Merkel’s Win Means for Business
Angela Merkel may have just secured a fourth term as Germany’s Chancellor, albeit under heavy opposition, but as she looks to form a coalition government, what will this mean for business in Germany…
Macron Continues Reforms Despite Popularity Dip
While French President Emmanuel Macron swept to power on a surge of populist sentiment, there was always the chance that things would go sour quickly. His winning margin was at least partly due to wi…
Why a 'Hard Brexit' Is Good News For France And Germany
After the recent destabilising UK General Election, the Conservative government’s Brexit negotiator David Davies had to enter talks with the EU on the back foot. The government’s intention to call th…
Macron Presses On With Parliamentary Majority
Less than two years ago, Emmanuel Macron was a relatively unknown and innocuous figure in French politics. He now stands as one of the most powerful presidents in generations since his hastily assemb…
UK General Election: What Hung Parliament Means For Business
So, who saw that coming? As results crept in from constituencies around the UK, the shock exit polls were largely borne out in the result. The ruling Conservative Party won, and increased their propo…
Merkel vs Macron: whose plan is better for business?
The recent election of Emmanuel Macron in France was seen as a major boon for the EU. Following the Brexit referendum, there were imme…
Opinion: What Macron Needs To Do Next
After several months of a long and difficult campaign, France has finally elected its new president.
Emmanuel Macron is now the youngest president elect of the French 5th Republic and has won t…
How will the UK General Election Impact Business?
With British Prime Minister Theresa May’s announcement of a snap election, 2017 has continued last year’s trend of political surprises. May had repeatedly said that such an election wasn’t in the UK’…
Will Business Beat ‘Frexit’ in French Presidential Election?
After a year of Brexit, Trump and all manner of upsets, it’s anyone’s guess who will win the upcoming French presidential election. While some candidates have been quick to highlight this year of uph…
Will the French ‘right to disconnect’ help or hinder business?
No self-respecting businessperson would be caught without their trusty smartphone. Cloud computing and digital convergence have made it easier to carry work with us wherever we go, turning phones int…