Sweden: A Broken Economy Sven R. Larson September 24, 2025 The center-right government just proposed a very good budget. Ten years too late.
France Is Bracing for a ‘Black Thursday’ Hélène de Lauzun September 17, 2025 On the eve of a national strike, the prime minister’s meeting with political parties left everyone disappointed.
France’s New PM Scraps Holiday Cuts, Vows Budget Overhaul Rebeka Kis September 14, 2025 Lecornu takes office as France faces record-low credit ratings and mounting fiscal challenges.
French Prime Minister Loses Confidence Vote in Parliament Hélène de Lauzun September 8, 2025 This is the first time in the history of the fifth republic that a prime minister has been denied confidence.
Polls Spell Disaster for Both Bayrou and Macron Javier Villamor August 28, 2025 France braces for a turbulent September as the prime minister faces a likely defeat in his confidence vote.
Dark Times Ahead for French Prime Minister Hélène de Lauzun August 25, 2025 François Bayrou is preparing himself for the worst: a social blockade and a confidence vote are expected in the upcoming days.
French Budget: Time To Consider the Cost of Immigration Hélène de Lauzun July 17, 2025 Immigration is the central blind spot of French budget policies.
Be Careful, French Establishment, Le Pen Isn’t Done Fighting Yet Hélène de Lauzun July 17, 2025 Marine Le Pen announces her intention to bring down the government and stands ready in case of snap elections.
French Government Heading For Collapse as Budget Battle Intensifies Hélène de Lauzun July 16, 2025 While the French PM claims to be “bold and taking risks,” we are still yet to see cuts of undue social welfare spending linked to immigration.
Budget Crunch Time: France Aims for Fiscal Austerity Sven R. Larson July 16, 2025 Instead of austerity in a recession, France and other deficit-ridden EU states should try fiscal stimulus as a means to end their economic standstill.
