Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-country tour to Europe on Sunday, with the continent divided on how to deal with Beijing's expanding influence and the US-China rivalry.
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What France’s Left-Wing Coalition’s Surprise Election Win Could Mean for Markets
France’s snap general election revealed an unexpectedly strong second round result from the New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing parties.
French President Macron Faces EU Backlash Due to France's Excessive Debt
France is being criticized by the European Commission for its excessive debt levels, prompting a rebuke that could complicate President Macron's reelection.
G7 Agrees to Give Ukraine $50 Billion Loan Amid War vs. Russia
The leaders of the Group of Seven, the world’s wealthiest nations, have agreed to create a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine in its fight to survive Russia’s onslaught, with interest earned on profits from Russia’s frozen central bank assets used as collateral.
French Stocks and Bonds Plummet Following President Macron's Surprise Election
French markets saw a sharp decline after President Macron's unexpected call for a snap election, reflecting investor concerns over economic instability.
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France proposed a bill on Wednesday that would allow terminally ill adult patients to take lethal medication.
EDF has been witnessing a stretched balance sheet mainly due to lower power tariff. The French utility’s CFO has resigned this month protesting go ahead with the Hinkley project citing its indebted status. However, French government has assured of financial bailout for EDF to go ahead with the project considering future business prospect.
Foreigners are set to take over several French blue chip firms this year and will largely do what they want with their prizes - showing the limits of new laws passed in the name of "economic patriotism".
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