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Should France follow Germany’s lead?
France’s government is trying to imitate Germany – and is facing a lot of resistance for doing so, as evidenced by the current strikes and demonstrations. But maybe Germany isn’t the shining example it’s set up to be.
Slovakia defeats Russia, France beats Albania, Romania and Switzerland match ends in draw
The EURO 2016 celebrated three football matches on 15 June
France‘s special envoy for Middle East peace arrives in Cairo for talks
Vimont will hold meetings with Egyptian officials and the Arab League Secretary General Nabil El-Araby to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Germany seeking to take big step towards knockout stage
Germany are set to face what is widely regarded as their toughest opponent in Group C of Euro 2016 in France. A victory over Poland would see “Die Mannschaft” take a big step towards the knockout stage.
Strikes hit France on Euro 2016 sidelines
Against the backdrop of Euro 2016, nationwide strikes are washing over France as workers protest labor market reforms making it easier to hire and fire employees. Even the Eiffel Tower was closed because of the walkouts.
Payet stunner gives France victory in opener
France left it late against Romania, but it was worth the wait for the home fans as Dimitri Payet produced a stunning late winner in the Euro 2016 opener in Paris.
Euro 2016 set to go as France face Romania
The wait is almost over. The first-ever 24-team European football championships will get underway this evening as hosts France face Romania. Here’s what to expect from this proverbial David v Goliath clash.
All eyes on Paris as France prepare for Romania opener at Euro 2016
With France ready to take on Romania in the opening game of Euro 2016 in Paris, captain Hugo Lloris says he and his teammates are ready for ‘the competition of their careers’.
Uber suffers legal setbacks in France and Germany
A French court has convicted and fined the US company and two of its executives for deceptive commercial practices and illegal business activity, while a court in Germany maintained a ban of the firm’s UberPop app
Al-Sisi wants ‘deeper’ cooperation with France
The president met on Monday with Defence Minister Sedki Sobhi, who briefed him on receiving the Mistral-class warship
The peace process has not faced such ignorance and neglect since Oslo: Shoukry
The 2002 Arab initiative ‘still has all elements for a comprehensive settlement’, says Saudi foreign minister
Germany, France seen on stable growth track
In two separate reports, the central banks of Germany and France are seeing Europe’s two biggest economies on a firm footing over the next few years, although cutting their growth forecasts slightly.
Egypt receives first Mistral-class warship from France
The new warships will enable Egypt to perform crucial military operations, says head of naval forces
2 French companies contracted to extract EgyptAir MS804 black box: PM
The EgyptAir flight crashed into the Mediterranean last Thursday, killing all 66 people onboard
French ship arrives at MS804 crash site without black box signal receiver
The government is negotiating with American companies to purchase the device, and is also in talks to buy a new submarine able to reach a depth of 4,000 metres
IMF urges France to expand controversial labor reforms
France’s economy is recovering at a pace insufficient to combat high unemployment – and the government may need to extend its already unpopular labor reforms, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
Brussels lowers eurozone growth outlook
The European Commission has revised downward its expectations for economic expansion in the 19-member eurozone. Its spring outlook revealed particular concerns about developments in Spain and France.
Ministry of Electricity to sign 11 agreements with France during Hollande’s visit
French Development Agency will provide €100m to finance new wind farms and the Delta Electricity Control Centre
30 agreements to be signed during French president’s visit to Egypt: ambassador
Sixty French businessmen will accompany the president during his visit, says Parant
Panama agrees to cooperate with France over ‘Panama Papers’
Panama’s president initially took a hostile position to French demands of cooperation over the ‘Panama Papers.’ But a phone call has changed the tone, with the prospect of talks.
Report: Most EU foreign fighters come from four countries
Foreign fighters are motivated by “excitement” and “social exclusion felt in Europe,” a report commissioned for the EU presidency says. Germany has ranked in the top four origin countries for those fighting abroad.
Egypt purchases wheat from France at higher prices
New contract agrees to purchase of 60,000 tonnes of wheat from France at $189.2 per tonne, in comparison to $185.4 per tonne agreement last month
France fines Google for restricting ‘right to be forgotten’
Google has decried demands to expand the reach of the European Court of Justice’s “right to be forgotten” ruling. France’s data protection agency said citizens have the right to privacy as enshrined in international law.
France confirms case of mad cow disease
France’s agriculture ministry has said a cow in the Ardennes region tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. It’s the third confirmed case in Europe since 2015.
French government braces for more street protests despite amended labour bill
France can expect to see more unrest as the government attempts to push through labour market reforms. Even after concessions to widespread resistance, most French reject the plans. Elizabeth Bryant reports from Paris.
GASC purchases 300,000 tonnes of wheat, reserves safe until June
Wheat quantities to be supplied in March from France, Romania, Ukraine, and Argentine
France’s Total fined 750,000 euros for graft in UN’s Iraq aid program
A French court has fined energy giant Total for using cash from the UN’s “oil for food” program in Iraq between 1996 and 2003 to bribe Iraqi officials. The company was initially cleared of all charges in 2013.
Egypt to receive 3 Rafale jets from France
Military cooperation between both countries is progressing, says French ambassador
France to invest more in Egyptian trade: ambassador
Trade between Egypt and France expected to grow by 20%, says Andre Parant
