Bruno Le Maire

Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance: French minister Bruno Le Maire pulls out of Saudi conference

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said Thursday he was pulling out of a major investment conference in Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

France, Germany and UK seek exemption for European companies from US sanctions on Iran

France, Germany and UK have sought exemption from US Iran sanctions for European companies doing business with Tehran.

France sues Google and Apple over contractual terms imposed by them on startups and developers

Le Maire also said he expected the European Union to close tax loopholes that benefit Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon by the start of 2019.

France to ensure that Siemens follows its commitment to preserve jobs after its merger with Alstom

France will make sure Siemens sticks to its commitment to preserve jobs following its rail business merger with Alstom.

EU countries seem divided over the issue of raising taxes from digital multinationals

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said the turnover tax was necessary to allow EU countries to move quickly. “Otherwise we risk a breakdown with citizens across Europe,” he added.

France, Germany, Italy, and Spain urge taxation of digital multinationals like Amazon and Google

Companies, like Google, are often taxed on profits booked by subsidiaries in low-tax countries even though the revenue originated from other EU countries.

Greece to get a payout of 8.5 billion euros, eurozone ministers 'optimistic' about Greek bailout deal

Eurozone ministers said they were optimistic about reaching a bailout deal with Greece but warned Athens would have to wait for a deal on future debt relief

Emmanuel Macron set to unveil French government after 24-hour delay

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to end the suspense over his first government on Wednesday after a 24-hour delay in unveiling what he has promised will be a new-look cabinet.