BNP Paribas Reaches Settlement in Helvet Immo Case with CLCV Consumer Association, Costing Up to 600 Million Euros

BNP Paribas Reaches Settlement in Helvet Immo Case with CLCV Consumer Association, Costing Up to 600 Million Euros

It’s time to reach a consensus. Following his conviction on appeal at the end of November in the Helvet Immo case, BNP Paribas found an amicable solution with the CLCV consumer association, which could cost between 400 and 600 million euros. The consumer protection association Consumption, Housing and Environment (CLCV) “found, at the proposal of … Read more

The Wholesale Price of Orange Juice Soars to Record High Amidst Disastrous Harvest

The Wholesale Price of Orange Juice Soars to Record High Amidst Disastrous Harvest

By Le Figaro with AFP Published 2 hours ago, Updated 2 hours ago Its closing price on Tuesday, $417.70, is more than double (+102%) what it was a year ago. Marcos – stock.adobe.com Due to a disastrous harvest, wholesale prices have more than doubled in one year. The wholesale price of orange juice has soared, … Read more

Constitutional Reform for Successful Integration and Immigration Policies in France

Constitutional Reform for Successful Integration and Immigration Policies in France

“Without constitutional reform, there will be no real immigration policy and therefore no successful integration policy,” said Larche, who represents the conservative Republican Party. While the government of President Emmanuel Macron is preparing its immigration law, the opposition Republican and national-conservative party “National Union” has been exerting pressure for several months, trying to achieve a … Read more

Atos sells loss-making assets and focuses on cybersecurity and cloud services: Potential impact on national security concerns

Atos sells loss-making assets and focuses on cybersecurity and cloud services: Potential impact on national security concerns

French‍ IT company Atos‌ has ⁢announced this week that it is ⁢selling its⁢ loss-making activities to Ketnsk for approximately two billion⁢ euros​ ($2.3 billion). The company, which⁤ has ‌been facing financial difficulties, plans⁢ to⁤ refocus on cybersecurity and ‍cloud assets while reducing its debt. The ‍deal would allow Ketnsk to acquire a 7.5% stake in … Read more

Křetínský’s Proposal to Strengthen Casino’s Capital and Potential Ownership Change

Křetínský’s Proposal to Strengthen Casino’s Capital and Potential Ownership Change

Casino’s board of directors will meet on Monday afternoon and, according to the sources of the French daily, should support Křetínský’s proposal to strengthen the chain’s capital. Křetínský could become the majority owner of Casino at the beginning of autumn, writes Le Figaro. Casino, which includes the Monoprix and Franprix chains, for example, had a … Read more

Disney’s Progressive Image Takes a Hit Amid Internal Turmoil, Resulting in Loss of Loyal Customers

Disney’s Progressive Image Takes a Hit Amid Internal Turmoil, Resulting in Loss of Loyal Customers

Disney has established itself, despite internal turmoil, as a progressive corporate figurehead. As a result, she lost some of her loyal customers. Angelillo John/Angelillo John/UPI/ABACA CHRONICLE – Under this pressure, the business world has gradually fractured, each defending its vision of the general interest, particularly on environmental and identity issues End of recess? Larry Fink, … Read more

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: New Breakthrough Treatment for Young Patients

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: New Breakthrough Treatment for Young Patients

FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Limited to Young Patients In a groundbreaking development, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a gene therapy to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (MD). This rare genetic disease primarily affects young boys and severely limits their life expectancy. The newly approved treatment, called … Read more

SNCF Voyageurs Wins Contract to Operate Pays-de-la-Loire TER Network

SNCF Voyageurs Wins Contract to Operate Pays-de-la-Loire TER Network

SNCF Voyageurs, a subsidiary of SNCF, has won a contract worth 100 million euros for the operation of the first batch of the Pays-de-la-Loire TER network. The region has chosen to open up the network to competition in order to increase its rail offer. This is the fourth batch of TER open to competition awarded … Read more

“Casino distribution group’s debt restructuring could impact job preservation and local roots”

“Casino distribution group’s debt restructuring could impact job preservation and local roots”

The group has carried out numerous asset sales to finance its debt and could abandon its local roots. By Le Figaro with AFP Posted on 08/05/2023 at 09:54 This content is not accessible. The Casino distribution group still has 208,000 employees worldwide, including 4,000 to 5,000 employees in the Loire. stock.adobe.com Almost 125 years after … Read more

“Over 300 Minors Employed Illegally in Franchise Restaurants Across Multiple States, Resulting in $212k Fine: US Department of Labor Report”

“Over 300 Minors Employed Illegally in Franchise Restaurants Across Multiple States, Resulting in 2k Fine: US Department of Labor Report”

The US Department of Labor has also discovered that more than 305 young people have been employed in franchise restaurants in several states. By Julien Henninot Posted on 05/05/2023 at 17:48 This content is not accessible. Franchisees can be fined $212,754 for violating child labor laws. BRUCE BENNETT It is a shocking discovery, made by … Read more