Greece gets until Sunday for proposals to stave off collapse
Frustrated and angered eurozone leaders gave Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras a last-minute chance to finally come up with a viable proposal on how to save his country from financial ruin.
Jul 08, 2015, 06:12 AM IST
White House calls on Greece, EU to find compromise
The White House urged Greece and EU leaders Monday to find a compromise to keep the cash-strapped country in the eurozone, after Greeks voted resoundingly to reject an austerity-based bailout.
Jul 07, 2015, 06:41 AM IST
Germany, France demand `serious` proposals from Greece after `No` vote
Germany and France on Monday called on Greece to make detailed proposals to revive bailout talks, a day after Greek voters defiantly rejected creditors` demands for further austerity, plunging Europe into crisis.
Jul 07, 2015, 04:45 AM IST
`Door open to discussions` on Greece: Hollande, Merkel
French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the door was open for a return to debt negotiations with Greece, but called on Athens to make "serious" proposals.
Jul 07, 2015, 02:22 AM IST
Obama calls Hollande, discusses Greece debt crisis
US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande have agreed to combine their efforts to work on a package that will return the financial crisis-hit Greece to the path of recovery.
Jun 30, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
Comprehensive deal with Greece needed now: Hollande
A comprehensive deal with Greece allowing it to remain in the euro zone and live with its debts must be found either at a euro zone summit on Monday or in coming days, French President Francois Hollande said.
Jun 22, 2015, 17:26 PM IST
France unveils new measures to kickstart employment
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Tuesday unveiled a battery of measures to encourage small businesses to take on more staff in a bid to chip away at the country`s dismal unemployment figures.
Jun 09, 2015, 16:55 PM IST
Greek leader discusses bailout deal with Hollande, Merkel
The 35-minute call with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday "went very well," and it was agreed that a deal must be completed very soon, the officials said.
Jun 01, 2015, 08:49 AM IST
Angela Merkel, Hollande urge speedy Greece deal
The German and French leaders Tuesday joined growing calls for debt-wracked Greece to quickly reach a deal with its creditors and avoid default, as crisis talks continued "day and night".
May 19, 2015, 23:25 PM IST
French CEOs classify India as pre-Modi and now
Prime Minister Modi welcomed France`s invitation to Indian businessmen to set up businesses in France.
Apr 11, 2015, 09:13 AM IST
France to invest 2 billion euros in India
France Friday announced an investment of 2 billion euros (about USD 1 billion) in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.
Apr 10, 2015, 23:37 PM IST
India a bright spot in global economy, says France
India has been identified as a bright spot in the global economy, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Friday at a meeting here attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Apr 10, 2015, 23:27 PM IST
Hollande join Merkel, Li at Davos next week as world at `crossroads`: WEF
World leaders including France`s Francois Hollande, Germany`s Angela Merkel and China`s Li Keqiang will gather at the annual Davos forum next week, seeking to chart a path away from fundamentalism towards solidarity.
Jan 14, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
Hollande shifts position on Tobin tax, money for environment
French President Francois Hollande shifted position on Monday on implementing a long-sought financial transactions tax in Europe and said the money should go towards projects aimed at mitigating climate change.
Jan 06, 2015, 02:30 AM IST
`Grexit` fears hammer European markets
Fears that Greece could end up leaving the eurozone after elections later this month rattled European markets on Monday, with stock prices hammered.
Jan 06, 2015, 02:22 AM IST
Greece must stick to its EU commitments: Francois Hollande
French President Francois Hollande on Monday urged Greece to abide by its European commitments, as the spectre of a Greek exit from the eurozone rears its head again.
Jan 05, 2015, 13:24 PM IST
France's 75% 'supertax' quietly dies with few mourners
Once a flagship policy of French President Francois Hollande, the 75-percent "supertax" on top earners limps into its final weeks this month having sparked plenty of controversy but few economic results.
Jan 04, 2015, 11:38 AM IST
France`s controversial tax on the super-rich: A timeline
A controversial tax on the super-rich imposed by the government of French President Francois Hollande in a bid to boost the ailing economy is set to come to an end.
Jan 04, 2015, 11:36 AM IST
Crisis-hit France strikes new record unemployment high
Unemployment in France hit a new record in October, with official statistics published Thursday showing 3.46 million people claiming jobless benefits.
Nov 28, 2014, 00:13 AM IST
France tells EU to adapt budget rigour to protect growth
French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday urged the European Union to ease its rules on budget discipline to protect flagging growth in the troubled eurozone.
Oct 08, 2014, 21:08 PM IST
