Policy. Accused by LFI, the Banque de France denies selling French debt on the markets
The Bank of France denied on Saturday any sale of public debt on the financial markets, after accusations from LFI deputy Eric Coquerel. “Following the controversies and false information circulating on social networks, the Banque de France wishes to…
UNITED STATES. “It will happen eventually”: in Dublin, Trump surprises by pleading for a “unified” Ireland
The visit was supposed to be focused more on golf than on diplomacy, and yet… Donald Trump, traveling primarily to attend the Irish Open organized in a complex belonging to his family, invited himself into a particularly delicate debate this…
Editorial. French economy at a standstill and impossible budgetary exercise
INSEE was wrong. Or didn’t see it coming. After the -0.2% of GDP recorded in the first quarter, the zero point confirmed for the second, places us in a situation of quasi-recession. Even if no one says it openly, forecasters prefer, against all…
Disinfox. Kindergarten to one year, four months of vacation for the president… Did our politicians really propose that?
Seven months before the first round of the presidential election, the campaign officially began. Several candidates have already declared themselves candidates and others are dangling it. And while waiting to be decided by the primaries or the sorting of…
Nancy. “Here, the child is ready to speak”: Mélanie room, a liberating speech tool for minor victims
Melanie? This is the first name of the first minor victim heard and filmed in the 1990s. Today, all these hearing spaces intended to liberate and collect the words of child victims of violence – mostly sexual violence suffered within the family…
Economy. Rising rates, inflation… ECB policy influenced by the war in the Middle East
Faced with soaring energy prices fueled by war in the Middle East, the European Central Bank raised rates on Thursday, warning that the outlook remained uncertain, maintaining the possibility of further tightening. The main key rate, on deposits, was…
Fountain. Vivien Desgrange, leader of the opposition, leaves her delegation
This Tuesday, September 8, the Fontain municipal council was held, synonymous with a political start in this village of just over 1,000 inhabitants. Between two debates on the agenda, the session was marked by the resignation of Vivien Desgrange,…
Policy. Budget 2027: Sébastien Lecornu promises a reduction in the exceptional contribution of businesses
Sébastien Lecornu promised, in a letter to business leaders, that the exceptional contribution to corporate tax would “decrease” in the draft budget for 2027. “The exceptional contribution to corporate tax requested from very large companies will…
Policy. “Outstretched hand” and “initiative”: Philippe calls for a rally, Retailleau will not go
On the right and in the center, the “gathering” is a fight: Édouard Philippe said “reach out” to the other parties by offering them a meeting around All Saints’ Day to prepare for the presidential and legislative elections. The former Prime Minister…
Verdun. Agricultural Trophies: Meuse excellence will be rewarded
The 8e edition of the Meuse Agricultural Trophies will take place this Friday, September 11 at the Caroussel cinema in Verdun. Well established in the calendar, this event is organized by L’Est Républicain in partnership with the Meuse Chamber of…