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Oil reacts to international tensions. The social climate in France is marked by tensions between the government and the unions.
Oil falls on hopes of negotiations between Iran and the United States
Oil prices closed lower on Tuesday following press reports that…
Unions invited to Matignon on Wednesday morning, the CGT denounces the government’s “strategy of chaos”
The unions are invited Wednesday October 21 in the morning to Matignon by Prime Minister Sébastien…
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Union meeting in Matignon on October 21.
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After the violence and looting of October 17 and 18, the French economy is facing a heavy bill estimated at several hundred million euros, with lasting impacts on activity, insurance and investor confidence.

Emmanuel Macron obtains commitments for 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the Emirates and Bahrain. At the same time, the government announced a circular to deduct theft income from looters' social benefits.

Carrefour shares fell by more than 12% on the Paris Stock Exchange following the lowering of its 2026 targets. The group cites the deterioration of the social and security situation in France, including looting in around fifty stores.

The violence that occurred on October 17 and 18 during demonstrations against the high cost of living caused massive material damage. CCI France estimates losses at hundreds of millions of euros, with 3,000 businesses affected according to Alexandre Bompard.

More than 200 bank branches suffered acts of vandalism during weekend protests in France. The six major banking groups are affected, while the Minister of Commerce estimates the total number of businesses impacted between 2,000 and 3,000.

Three days after violence and looting, the government presented this Tuesday new aid for affected traders, including a zero-interest loan of 50,000 euros, a support fund and tax facilities.