An influential voice on the left, Aubry worsens François Hollande’s predicament

Ninety per cent of France’s 22,000 pharmacies shut down

In Germany, talk of European austerity’s demise has been greatly exaggerated

Almost six years after the economic crisis began, Europe cannot afford to face into a prolonged period of stagnation

François Hollande has weathered the worst storm of his presidency so far, replacing his cabinet with more loyal ministers. But no recent French president has ever been so unpopular. Can he recover?

Yield on 10-year Irish bonds drops to 1.7%, keeping borrowing costs below US and UK

Former Rothschild banker replaces left-wing rebel Montebourg

French president revamps government for second time in two years as popularity falls

Minister Arnaud Montebourg accuses Germany of imposing policy on Europe

President Francois Hollande says a new government will be formed tomorrow

France’s biggest bank expected to plead guilty to criminal charge on evading sanctions

Newly created state decree used to reject both existing offers

Mining shares fall amid global outlook concerns

Non-binding asset-swap proposal represents dramatic intervention by Siemens

Alstom chief executive confirms talks about ‘industrial deal’ without naming GE

Fallout from battle for Vivendi’s SFR unit dominates European markets

Vivendi to get at least €13.5bn cash for telecom unit, plus 20 per cent stake in new entity

Varin due to receive €310,000 net annually

Titan International considering acquisition of tyre factory owned by Goodyear in France

France must “choose, not suffer,” President François Hollande told his cabinet during a seminar on “France in 2025” at the Élysée Palace yesterday.

France will not take orders from Brussels, says French prime minister Jean-Marc Ayrault

Stéphane Richard taken into custody for questioning over his role in an arbitration process that led to a €400 million payout

IMF charge of ‘preference for leisure’ rings true

Move follows scandal of tax-cheating former budget minister Jérôme Cahuzac