Emmanuel Macron unveiled the main measures to save the automotive sector, hit by the Covid-19 crisis.

Automobile: An Exceptional Conversion Bonus for the Purchase of a Hybrid from June 1st

On the road on Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron presented the broad outlines of his “massive” support plan for the automotive sector, amounting to 8 billion euros. “We all have one goal: to fight for jobs and the automotive industry, everywhere in France”. This Tuesday 26th May 2020, Emmanuel Macron presented his plan at more than 8 billion euros to support the automotive […]

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Japan has gone into recession after the coronavirus pandemic

Japan: The Country in Recession, the Worst Yet to Come

JAPAN: The Japanese economy, already in bad shape at the end of 2019, began in the first quarter of 2020 to suffer the shock of the coronavirus, from which it should continue to suffer. The recession is back in Japan, which experienced a second straight quarter of contraction in the gross domestic product (GDP) between January and the end […]

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Italy reopens its borders to European tourists from June 3

Coronavirus: Italy Reopens its Borders to European Tourists from June 3rd

While the Italian economy, very dependent on tourism, suffers, the Italian government announced the opening of borders to nationals of the European Union. Deckchairs and parasols at a distance, systematic disinfection … Italy is doing everything to be able to welcome holidaymakers on its beaches this summer , which represent a significant windfall for its economy on the verge […]

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Historic increase in the number of unemployed in France over one month

7.1% More: Historic Increase in the Number of Unemployed in France Over One Month

3,732 million unemployed people were registered in category A in March 2020, 246,000 more than the previous month, said Pôle Emploi, on Monday. The number of unemployed (category A) recorded a historic increase over one month in March (“246,100, or ” 7.1% ) to settle at 3,732 million, said Pôle Emploi on Monday 27th April 2020. In the first quarter, […]

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France releases billions of aid to Air France and Renault during Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19: France Releases 7 Billion Euros in Aid for Air France and 5 Billion for Renault

To cope with the disastrous consequences of the coronavirus epidemic on certain French companies, the government has released emergency aid. The French and Dutch states have promised massive aid to save Air France-KLM from the disastrous consequences of the coronavirus epidemic, with ten billion euros in direct or bank loans. The French Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire […]

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Bruno Le Maire, the Minister of the Economy, announced that he wanted all businesses to be able to reopen on May 11th, bars and restaurants aside.

Bruno Le Maire Wants “All Shops” Except Bars and Restaurants to Reopen on May 11th

The Minister of Economy and Finance has however excluded bars, cafes and restaurants which will be subject to “specific treatment”. A total return to normal? A gradual recovery? Case by case? If any questions remain three weeks before deconfinement, the government is trying to be reassuring despite the vagueness that surrounds May 11th. Example this Thursday 23rd April 2020 with Bruno […]

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Retail Sales Drop 24% in March with Confinement during the Coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus: Retail Sales Drop 24% in March with Confinement

Retail sales in France fell 24% in March compared with February, over a period which included the start of confinement and the closing of certain stores during the last two weeks of the month. Retail sales in France fell 24% in March compared with February, the Banque de France reported on Wednesday (April 15th). The period […]

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Coronavirus Covid-19: 8,078 Deaths in France, including 2,189 in Nursing Homes… Update on the Situation on Sunday

According to the latest report from the health authorities, France records more than 500 additional coronavirus deaths in the last 24 hours. From new deaths, Coronavirus Covid-19 were recorded in France in the last 24 hours. In its update on Sunday 5th April 2020, the Ministry of Health indicated by a press release that 5,889 deaths have been declared […]

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Amazon has implemented new health measures for employees during coronavirus epidemic

Coronavirus Covid-19: Amazon Announces Health Measures in the Face of Social Discontent

With confinement, orders on the internet have greatly increased. What about health measures for employees of the giant of online business, Amazon? Masks for the 13,000 or so French employees and temperature control: the American giant of online commerce Amazon reacted on Friday 3rd April 2020 to the grumbling of the union organizations, without calming all the worries faced with […]

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The Macron bonus could be increased to 2,000 euros for employees, said Bruno Le Maire Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Containment: The Macron bonus of 1000 Euros can be Doubled

The government confirmed on Wednesday 1st April that the exceptional purchasing work bonus of 1000 euros could be increased. After the Bonus for caregivers and health personnel announced by Emmanuel Macron, the government confirmed Wednesday 1st April 2020 that the exceptional bonus of purchasing power of 1000 euros, called Macron bonus,  could be increased to 2000 euros, under […]

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