EDF's EPR 2 program is facing growing difficulties, notably the absence of a European green light and the requirements of the Nuclear Safety Authority, while Livret A is regaining positive collection thanks to the increase in its rate and the RN is calling for the resignation of the governor of the Bank of France after his declarations on the budget.
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The EPR 2 program aims to build six new nuclear reactors in France. The Livret A is a regulated savings product whose rate is set by public authorities. The governor of the Bank of France spoke about the possibility of adopting the budget without a parliamentary vote.
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The Livret A regains color thanks to the increase in the remuneration rate
Collection was slightly positive last month, at 460 million euros. An effect of the increase in the Livret A rate, from 1.5% to 1.7% on August 1.
After that of Ferrand, the RN demands the resignation of the governor of the Bank of France
The statement by the governor of the Bank of France, Emmanuel Moulin, alluding to the adoption of the budget without Parliament if necessary aroused the wrath of the RN and LFI.
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EDF will implement measures to meet ASN requirements in the coming weeks
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The four main SNCF unions are calling for a united strike on November 5 to obtain a general increase in wages, an increase in bonuses and the establishment of a thirteenth month, while denouncing the opening to competition and the lack of investment in the rail network, a few days before the inauguration of the TGV M between Paris and Marseille.

The Intersyndicale PNC/Pilots suspended its strike notice from October 17 to 21 after obtaining modifications from the government on the reform of combined employment and retirement and the protection of the CRPN fund.

Rallies and demonstrations are taking place this Saturday in France for a day of social mobilization uniting yellow vests, students and unions. Blockages and scuffles took place in Rennes and Paris, where arrests were carried out.

Rallies and blocking actions are taking place across France this Saturday during a day of social mobilization bringing together yellow vests, students and activists against the high cost of living.

The CGT is calling for a strike this Thursday at TotalEnergies for employment and wages, targeting refineries and Argedis service stations.

Sophie Binet (CGT) warned the government that the high school mobilization would last without budgetary changes. She denounces job cuts and austerity, while Minister Roland Lescure defends the executive's choices in the face of demographic decline.