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Chief executive Alexandre Bompard hands over stores to local entrepreneurs while investing in ecommerce
President leads in polls ahead of April election but discontent as Covid crisis grinds on could derail campaign
Britain is seen as not just leaving the EU, but turning its back on European neighbours — though Paris must also take some blame
The latest outpost for the group is a brasserie-cum-cinema in a building rich with New Wave heritage
Focus on need for unity in negotiations with Moscow follows French president’s push for greater European involvement
Potential break comes as US urges ‘unity’ among Nato and European allies in confronting Moscow aggression
Eligibility to stand in April’s presidential elections depends on a system of sponsorship
French, German and Italian schemes to show proof of vaccination or negative test averted lockdowns
Surge in young patients in England, France and US but the vast majority have mild symptoms
Former TV personality to appeal fine handed down by Paris court
Shares in state-controlled group drop 23% after Paris says it must bear costs of protecting consumers
Decision likely to be welcomed by Alpine ski resorts and other tourist businesses
Victoria Siddall leaves Frieze; London Gallery Weekend is back in May; Bonhams buys Bukowskis
UAE’s Rafale deal tilts balance of power in combat air systems project towards Paris
Requiring those unvaccinated by choice to pay for their Covid hospital care is more ethical than mandatory vaccination
Unity seems out of reach for a splintered movement facing an electorate that has shifted to the right
Brexit hurt the financial centre but lack of political will is holding back Europe’s efforts to reduce its dependence on the UK
Wines from the Côte de Chalonnaise are much less expensive than those from the Côte d’Or but the soils and elevation are very similar
France has taken over the rotating EU presidency until end-June
France and Italy toughen measures to encourage jabs as Omicron drives record infection rates
Parliament suspends vaccine pass debate and rivals criticise president for ‘vulgar’ expression and ‘lack of empathy’
US, France and Germany to hold crunch discussions with Kremlin
Courts have ruled political events are exempt from controls, creating two-speed campaign
Paris U-turns on clampdown after curbs trigger chaos for UK travellers after Christmas
Differences in national policies reflect fast-evolving debate about benefits and risks of jabs for younger children
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