
Economic and technological news in France
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France is evaluating autonomous driving technologies and seeking funding for the climate transition.
After an âexchangeâ with Elon Musk, France authorizes âroad testsâ of Teslaâs supervised autonomous driving
Six weeks after deeming the system not safe enough, France is preparing to take a new step in the development of Tesla's FSD, with the upcoming launch of road tests of two vehicles equipped with the device.
The government plans to raise the Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros to finance climate adaptation
After a summer marked by record temperatures, three heat waves and devastating fires, the government is looking for funding margins to âaccelerateâ the work necessary to combat global warming.
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Launch of road tests of two Tesla vehicles equipped with FSD
Very likely · Within weeks
Since Tuesday, Canada has applied customs duties of 15%, 25% or 50% on approximately $20 billion of American products in retaliation for the 50% surcharges imposed by the United States since August 22. Prime Minister Mark Carney recognizes that this strategy will have a cost for the Canadian economy, very dependent on trade with its neighbor, but judges that inaction would be more detrimental. Trade tensions are accompanied by political provocations, notably from Donald Trump, while discussions continue behind the scenes.

Faced with the consequences of global warming, the French government is studying an increase in the Livret A ceiling to 30,000 euros in order to mobilize funding for the necessary adaptation work.

According to Michel-Ădouard Leclerc, professionals are preparing for fuel prices of up to 2.40 euros per liter. Furthermore, Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to announce aid of 200 million euros for Greenland.

The European digital wallet Wero is preparing to invest in the e-commerce sector to compete with American payment giants. BNP Paribas will be the first bank to offer this service.
Since its creation in 2017, the Yuka application has faced formal notices from multinationals in the food industry and cosmetics. A report published with Serge Hercberg and Mathilde Touvier denounces the industry's tactics to discredit the Nutri-Score, in particular via federations such as ANIA and alternative nutritional logos.

Desigual launched an advertising campaign called 'Born to disobey' with Vivian Wilson, daughter of Elon Musk, as its muse. In the spot, she abuses a Tesla-like robot Optimus while declaring: 'He was designed to obey. Not me'. This initiative comes in the context of a high-profile family breakdown, after Vivian changed her name and distanced herself from her father due to her trans identity.