LONDON — A thorny issue for many years, France’s pension system is back in the spotlight as President Emmanuel Macron prepares his final grand act before new elections in April. Macron had plans to change France’s pension system, where workers can retire at 62, before the coronavirus pandemic hit. However, he was forced to put his plans on hold […] Read more
The 27 European governments are negotiating for the first time Friday a proposal for 750 billion euros ($841 billion) to tackle the Covid-19 crisis. However, the new stimulus plan has sparked division among EU countries and it is unclear when they will manage to bridge their differences. “It is a necessary step,” a Brussels-based European official, […] Read more
