French farmers take to the streets in protest at Mercosur trade negotiations
Farmers protested across France Monday against the prospect of an agreement between the European Union (EU) and South America’s Mercosur bloc that will intensify the competition in the French agricultural sector.
Starmer, the UK's ambassador to Berlin, is there for talks on resetting ties with Europe
On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Keir starmer will discuss an economic and defense accord with German leaders. He hopes to use his two-day trip to Europe's leading powers Germany and France as…
Starmer wants to help Europe reset its ties by pursuing a defence deal with Germany
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss a landmark economic and defence accord with German leaders on Wednesday, hoping to use a visit to pursue a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to reset relations with the rest of Europe.
Macron Approves Offshore Windpower Projects
Leading executives at French energy groups EDF and Engie said on Twitter that several offshore windpower projects had been "confirmed" by President Emmanuel Macron."Happy to see @EmmanuelMacron confirmed our three parks," EDF executive Bruno Ben
Oil Rises on Iran Sanctions Talk, PDVSA Output
Price gains built on likely U.S. sanctions against Iran; falling Venezuelan output further tightens markets. Oil rose on Thursday, supported by expectations of renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran, declining…
France Awards Climate Grants to U.S.-Based Scientists
Emmanuel Macron plans to award multi-year grants for several U.S.-based scientists to relocate to France, his office said on Monday on the eve of a climate summit hosted by the president to raise finances to counter global warming.
CGT Strike Could Extend to French Oil Sector
France's far-left CGT trade union has called for a 24-hour strike on Nov. 23, and said the strike could be extended and production facilities in the sector halted if their demands are not met, the union said on Wednesday.
Rule Changes to Spur French Wind Power Projects Within Months
France will propose rule changes within six months that will remove administrative hurdles and speed the development of onshore wind power projects, its junior ecology minister said. France, which…
French Unions Block Fuel Depots
Roadblock outside Total's La Mede refinery as labour reform set to enter law in coming days. French trade unionists blocked access on Monday to several fuel depots in protest against an overhaul of employment laws…
France Approves of Siemens/Alstom Tie-up if Jobs Spared
France has nothing against a potential tie-up between German engineering group Siemens and Alstom if the deal does not bring job cuts, the French government's spokesman said on Friday. Earlier on Friday…
Total Expects Approvals for Offshore Greece Exploration
Total expects approval from the Greek parliament by the end of the year to explore for oil off the western coast of Greece, the French company's chief executive told a Greek newspaper. Greece and a consortium made up of Total…
French Oil Workers to Strike on Sept. 12
Oil sector workers of France's CGT trade union will join a 24-hour nationwide strike on September 12 to protest against the French government's planned labour reform, two CGT union leaders said on Thursday.
France to End Oil & Gas Production by 2040
France plans to pass legislation by the end of 2017 to phase out all oil and gas exploration and production on its mainland and overseas territories by 2040, becoming the first country to do so, according to a draft bill presented on Wednesday.
Macron, Gentiloni Discussing STX, Libya, Migration
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni received a "friendly" phone call on Thursday from French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the STX France shipyard, Libya and immigration, Gentiloni's office said.
Total CEO Hopes Britain Will Remain in the EU
Total's chief executive Patrick Pouyanne said on Friday he had not given up on the idea of keeping Britain in the European Union. The French oil major, Europe's second-largest, is a major oil producer in the British North Sea.
French Installed Wind Capacity Soared in Q1
France installed 330 megawatt (MW) of renewable wind power capacity in the first quarter of 2017, the biggest increase in any first quarter, taking total French wind power capacity to over 12 gigawatts (GW)…
France Needs 'Massive' Renewables Growth, Says PM
France needs "massive and rapid" growth in renewable energy capacity and nuclear power is not the country's only energy solution, new Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said on Thursday. Philippe, who…
Oil Spill Leaves Commodities Spinning
Oil drops to near 6-month low before rebounding on OPEC cut talk. A slump in oil prices to the lowest in almost six months rattled markets on Friday, prompting a rally in safe-haven bonds, the yen…
French Unions Walk Out of Nuclear Sector Meeting with Minister
Several French trade unions walked out of a meeting with the economy minister on the nuclear sector on Monday, saying they did not want their participation used as a cover to sanction decisions such as on EDF's Hinkley Point project in Britain.
NuGen Eyes 2025 Start for UK Nuclear Project, Could Overtake Hinkley
NuGen expects electricity generation to start at its new nuclear project in Cumbria, Britain in 2025, the company said on Wednesday. The time frame means NuGen's project could over-take EDF's Hinkley…
