Business & Finance
Energy-inefficient properties sell at 25% discount in France as rental restrictions bite
French notaires report that homes with the worst energy ratings now account for 40 percent of transactions, with G-rated houses selling for a quarter less than better-performing properties.
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Tesla and Ikea amongst those pledging to “Choose France” for investment
Dozens of major international companies, including the likes of Tesla and Ikea, have announced investment intentions equalling €13 billion at the recent Choose France summit.
Macron announces major tax cuts for the middle class
French President Emmanuel Macron has declared he will implement tax cuts up to €2 billion, with the focus on the middle class, who have seen their real incomes gobbled up by inflation and economic...
EU economic outlook: recession has been avoided
The European Union’s economic forecast this spring is decidedly rosier than winter’s, with growth expected to reach 1% in 2023.
Stéphane Valeri at the helm of SBM: “Our future will live up to our brilliant past”
Stéphane Valeri, the new head of Monte-Carlo SBM, has laid out his roadmap for Monaco’s largest, most important company, saying he wants to go global and expand locally.
Why are motorists in France paying more at the pump than the rest of the EU?
Petrol prices in France are still significantly higher than other EU countries. We explain why driver's in the country continue to pay more at the pump.
Monaco’s budget surplus quadruples to reach €32.2 million in 2022
The latest public finance report by IMSEE shows that Monaco recorded a budget surplus of over €32 million in 2022, four times the previous year, thanks largely to the government’s real estate...
