France is pushing to cut red tape at European Union level, calling for a "massive pause" in new EU regulations, a delay in rules requiring companies to report on their environmental footprint, and changes to even freshly passed laws.

France is calling for a major reworking of European regulations, starting with ESG rules, as the bloc struggles to revive its competitiveness against a backdrop of sweeping deregulation across the Atlantic driven by US President Donald Trump.

France urges the EU to reduce bureaucratic delays and reconsider new regulations that impact competition with the U.S. The proposals, shared in a January 20 document, advocate delaying environmental reporting rules to enhance corporate growth and align with major global economies.

The fledgling Paris government is “trying their best” to get a budget through parliament after a previous version sunk its predecessor.

But only a proper budget would help reduce France’s deficit and allow key expenses such as defense measures needed amid the war in Ukraine or aid promised to angry farmers. Financial markets, ratings agencies and the European Commission are pushing ...

The delay in taking a decision may reflect the political sensitivity of the issue. France, which has a highly centralised power system, is resisting the idea of splitting its power markets. In Germany, the electricity-hungry south with few wind turbines fears having to pay a premium for wind power from the north.

PARIS: The European Union (EU) tells France its plan for slower deficit reduction next year is still within the bloc’s rules, handing Francois Bayrou ’s government a reprieve in its battle to repair creaking public finances.

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Meanwhile, French observatory Pelagis evidenced the link between fishing and dolphin mortality in December, showing that, in 2024, when France suspended fisheries activities, cetaceans deaths tumbled by 76%.

We believe that French children held in camps in northeastern Syria should be repatriated to France,' National Bar Council chair of liberties tells Anadolu - Anadolu Ajansı

The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.