
The business world opposes Marine Le Pen's program, Sébastien Lecornu initiates a consultation on the deindexation of pensions, and the White House justifies the bonuses paid by Donald Trump to his assistants.
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Employers express fears about Marine Le Pen's economic program. At the same time, the French government is exploring options for public finances.
“She’s a political enemy”: the business world decided to fight Marine Le Pen’s economic program
STORY - Business leaders, who appreciated Jordan Bardella's pro-business positions, are awaiting with concern the emergence of a credible candidate in the central bloc.
“Participation in the recovery of public finances”: Sébastien Lecornu launches a consultation on the deindexation of pensions
INFO LE FIGARO - In a letter obtained by Le Figaro, the Prime Minister gives his ministers a mandate to negotiate with the group presidents, with several options mentioned.
“The president has a long history of giving gifts”: Donald Trump offered $45,000 to Natalie Harp and two other aides
The White House press service stepped up to defend presidential generosity. The amounts received by Natalie Harp and her two colleagues are equivalent to a 30% bonus compared to their annual salary.
The leader of the Socialist Party Olivier Faure criticizes the rapprochement of François Hollande and Raphaël Glucksmann with the center-right, while describing Jean-Luc Mélenchon as a competitor. He mentions a possible parliamentary alliance with LFI.

1,681 candidates are in the running for the 178 seats in the Senate which are renewable on September 27, 2026. Nearly 94,000 electors will vote in this election marked by the ambitions of the National Rally and the defensive position of the right.

Marion Maréchal confirmed that she will participate in Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign for 2027, while refuting rumors of tensions with Jordan Bardella and showing her majority support for the National Rally.

The French government is preparing its 2027 budget with a target of 30 billion euros in savings. The options include cuts in pensions, a reduction in the surcharge on large companies and incentives for family donations.

Donald Trump and Mike Johnson oppose calls to regulate or slow down AI, fearing a strategic advantage for China. The stance comes as industry experts and executives raise concerns about growing security risks.

The Minister of the Economy Roland Lescure announces a savings plan of 30 billion euros for 2027 in order to reduce the deficit. The government is considering de-indexing retirement pensions or removing the 10% tax allowance for seniors.