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Élysée - Presidency of the French Republic (English) head of government
France Diplomatie - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs mfa
Ministry of the Economy and Finance finance · not collected (blocked)
Banque de France central bank

Recent statements

Priorities of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Paris 2026-11-06 · event: G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Paris, priorities, Nov 2026
France's foreign ministry previews the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Paris on 9-10 November 2026, listing priorities on crises, maritime and port security, humanitarian support and AI safety under the French G7 Presidency.
Statement on the sentencing of Joshua Wong 2026-11-06 · event: Sentencing of Joshua Wong under the Hong Kong National Security Law, November 2026
A joint statement by ten foreign ministries criticises the ten-year sentence given to Joshua Wong under Hong Kong's National Security Law and calls for an end to such prosecutions.
Conversation between Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot… 2026-11-03 · event: Houthi attacks in Yemen and the UN-led political process, November 2026
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba on 3 November 2026 and discussed the conflict in Yemen, including Houthi military actions, humanitarian conditions and the political process.
Conversation between Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot… 2026-11-03 · event: Barrot conversation with DR Congo counterpart on Ebola, Kivu and MONUSCO, 3 Nov 2026
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met DR Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Wagner in Paris on 3 November 2026, discussing an Ebola outbreak, the Great Lakes conflict, mediation efforts, the MONUSCO mandate renewal and the upcoming Francophonie summit.
International Court of Justice - Election of Francois Alabrune as a judge 2026-11-03 · event: Election of François Alabrune as ICJ judge, 3 Nov 2026
France congratulates François Alabrune on his election as a judge at the International Court of Justice for a 2027-2036 term, following ballots held on 3 November 2026 at the UN General Assembly and Security Council.
Ukraine - Russia's deadly strikes against civilian population 2026-11-03 · events: Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian and energy sites, 2-3 Nov 2026; Statements on the First Lady's role in a localized ceasefire and civilian evacuation in Oleshky, Oct–Nov 2026
France condemns Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kharkiv, including a school used as a humanitarian aid centre, and massive missile attacks mainly on energy infrastructure, and reaffirms support for Ukraine.
Joint statement from Tallinn Mechanism member states: 10 March 2026 2026-11-02 · event: Tallinn Mechanism joint statement on civilian cyber defence support for Ukraine, March 2026
Tallinn Mechanism member states issued a joint statement after a London meeting on 9-10 March 2026, reaffirming civilian cyber support for Ukraine, citing €302.6 million committed since December 2023, and calling on Russia to end its war.
Summary of the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD-COP 17) 2026-11-02 · event: CBD-COP 17 outcomes on biodiversity framework and science, Nov 2026
France's foreign ministry summarises the outcome of the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD-COP 17), praising the Armenian presidency while saying the results fell below expectations. It highlights progress on financing and the defence of science, and notes unresolved differences on biodiversity-damaging subsidies.
Death of a UN staffer detained by the Houthis 2026-11-02 · event: Death of UN staffer detained by the Houthis, Nov 2026
France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expresses shock at the death of a UN Human Rights Office staff member detained by the Houthis, holds the Houthis responsible, and demands release of all detained UN and diplomatic staff.
Conversation between Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot… 2026-11-02 · event: Barrot-Cormann conversation on OECD work programme and budget, 2 Nov 2026
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot spoke with OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on 2 November 2026 about support for the organisation's work and budget renewal.
2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games 2026-11-01 · event: 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs welcomes the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games and describes French support for Senegal's organisation of the event, including sports infrastructure, training and business participation.
G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Minister for Europe And Foreign Affairs Jean… 2026-11-01 · event: G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta and South Africa's participation, Oct 2026
France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 31 October 2026, discussing bilateral ties, energy cooperation, the Middle East and Haiti, according to the French ministry.
France and Finland held their first Nuclear Steering Group meeting in Paris on Tuesday, 27th October. 2026-10-29 · event: France-Finland Nuclear Steering Group meeting, Paris, 27 Oct 2026
The Élysée reports that France and Finland held their first Nuclear Steering Group meeting in Paris on 27 October 2026 and describes Finland's joining of France's Forward Deterrence as a milestone for European security and bilateral cooperation.
To what extent can the 28th regime reduce market fragmentation? News Economy 28th of October 2026 2026-10-28 · event: European Commission proposal for EU Inc. harmonised corporate legal regime
Banque de France blog post argues that fragmentation of the EU single market holds back European businesses and views the Commission's proposed EU Inc. corporate regime as a positive step for the Savings and Investments Union, while noting it also raises economic and legal issues.
How can we anticipate extreme risks to growth in France? News Economy +1 23rd of October 2026 2026-10-23 · event: Banque de France analysis of extreme risks to French growth, Oct 2026
The Banque de France publishes a blog post using a Growth-at-Risk approach to assess extreme downside risks to French growth. It says these risks mainly stem from private sector debt and short-term market uncertainty, and over the longer term from economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.
In 2025, insurers and pension funds redirected their investment flows to benefit from the increase in long term interest rates News Insurance 23rd of October 2026 2026-10-23 · event: Banque de France on insurers and pension funds investment reallocation in 2025
Banque de France reports that in 2025 insurers and pension funds shifted investment flows toward debt securities and non-money-market collective investment undertakings, away from money market instruments and directly held equities, amid falling key rates and rising long-term rates.
What impact do high temperatures have on corporate lending? News Economy +1 22nd of October 2026 2026-10-22 · event: Banque de France study on high temperatures and corporate lending, Oct 2026
The Banque de France publishes a study based on granular data on French SMEs, finding that high temperatures and a sustained rise in temperatures are both associated with a slowdown in corporate lending, particularly over the medium and long term, with the magnitude varying by region and sector.
Joint Statement between the State of Qatar and the French Republic on the Occasion of His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron’s Visit to Doha. 2026-10-21 · event: Macron visit to Doha and France-Qatar joint statement, Oct 2026
A joint statement issued after French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Doha covers bilateral defence, energy, investment and cultural cooperation, along with regional security issues including Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.
Heatwaves and economic activity: what can we learn from business leaders’ comments? News Economy +1 20th of October 2026 2026-10-20 · event: Economic impact of 2026 heatwaves, drought and wildfires in France
The Banque de France says 2026 saw three heatwaves, an exceptional drought and severe wildfires, and that its Monthly Business Survey tracks their effects on firms. It expects the overall impact on activity to remain limited in 2026, mainly concentrated in agriculture.
Understanding the economy: four infographics to make sense of economic statistics News Savings +3 20th of October 2026 2026-10-20
The Banque de France published an educational webpage and four infographics explaining economic statistics on European Statistics Day, 20 October 2026.
Joint Franco-German Press Statement on the Future of the European Automotive Industry. 2026-10-16 · event: Franco-German joint statement on the European automotive industry, 16 Oct 2026
France and Germany announce a joint approach to the future of the European automotive industry, combining CO₂ reduction goals with regulatory flexibility, investment incentives and European production, and say they will work with EU partners toward an agreement.
Monthly Business Survey – Start of October 2026 News Economic conditions +2 16th of October 2026 2026-10-16 · event: Banque de France monthly business survey, October 2026
The Banque de France monthly business survey, based on about 8,500 firms surveyed 27 September to 5 October 2026, reports activity trends across industry, market services and construction, along with uncertainty, supply, input prices and recruitment, and estimates Q3 GDP growth at 0.1%.