France’s economy ‘underperforming’ relative to European peers
France‘s economy slowed in the first quarter, with trade showing only marginal growth (+0.1%), meaning the country ‘does not appear…
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Hourly wages in France see 2.5% year-on-year increase
Hourly wages in France rose by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the corresponding period last year,…
Household confidence falls in France
The household confidence index dropped three points in France in May 2025, compared to the previous month, continuing a trend…
More than one in eight in France are materially or socially deprived
Some 13% of the French population were in a situation of material or social deprivation as of the beginning of…
What EU country exported the most alcoholic beverages in 2024?
France exported the most alcoholic beverages from the European Union in 2024, with total exports of €12.1 billion, or 41%…
A third of all homeowners in France own at least two properties
Around 9.7 million people in France – a third of all homeowners – own at least two properties, either individually…
One in three meals in France features cheese, study finds
French families purchase 33.9 kilos of cheese each year, with around one in three (31%) of lunches or dinners featuring…
Business sentiment improvement in France hints at economic recovery, says ING
France’s business climate index rose to 97 in March, from 96 the previous month, an indication of potential economic recovery,…
Gender pay gap continues to narrow in France
The gender pay gap in France narrowed by a third between 1995 and 2023, new data from Insee, the French…
What EU country generated the most electricity from nuclear power in 2023?
France generated some 54.6% of the total nuclear power in the European Union in 2023, with 338,202 GWh of electricity…