France

French government next corporate taxes rise

In Europe 16th November 2017

Not All French Companies Will Benefit From Payback Of The Tax On Dividends

French government has recently announced that they will temporarily raise taxes to the main national companies in order to finance the payback of tax paid on dividends, which was in force since 2012 but has been considered an illegal charge by the country’s Constitutional Court. Societé Generale strategists explain how that payback is going to be implemented as well as who will be the most benefited and affected. Furthermore, analysts focus on the impact of the tax raise itself.

Spanish economy 26th September 2017

Spain tourism sector has three key drivers to maintain its momentum

CaixaBank Research | Spain’s tourist sector is on course for another record-breaking year, with close to 50 million international visitors arriving on its shores in the first seven months of 2017, an 11.3% rise on 2016 and 49.4% higher than in 2010.

In Europe 4th September 2017

French Labour Reform Will Fuel Fast Improvement In Job Creation, Boost Economy

French President Emmanuel Macron’s government has announced reforms to loosen labour market regulations, fuel a fast improvement in employment numbers and boost the economy.

Spanish economy 10th August 2017

Tourism cannot be abolished in Spain by force without another sector to replace it

I am the first one to say that we need to change the level of importance that tourism has in our economy, but the proportionate importance. Not get rid of the industry all together.

In Europe 6th August 2017

Immigration Could Be Macron’s Achilles’ Heel

Nick Ottens via Atlantic Sentinel| French president Emmanuel Macron barely talks about an issue that preoccupies two-thirds of French voters. Immigration could be his Achilles heel.

In Europe 27th July 2017

Don’t Read Too Much into Macron’s Falling Popularity

Nick Ottens via Atlantic Sentinel | The president is losing support from voters who would be hurt by his reforms, but that is to be expected.

In Europe 17th July 2017

Thales Happy Times May Last

After the military welcome that Macron offered Trump last week on the Champs Elysees, it seems appropiate to examine closely French new government resolutions in terms of military spending, and more specifically their plans for one of France defense crown jewel Thales.

In Europe 21st June 2017

Will Macron Sell The Jewels In France’s Crown Like Engie, EDF?

France’s new, more liberal regime could refuel the polemic yet again over the necessity or otherwise of the government having an investment portfolio as it does at the moment. This “holding” is valued at close to 80 billion euros.

In Europe 15th June 2017

France: Extremely Costly Public Services, High Taxes Are The Root Cause Of The Country’s Malaise

Perhaps one of the most important virtues France has is the real cause of its malaise: the public services work very well, but they are tremendously expensive and financing them is eating into the rest of the country. Taxes represent 56% of GDP, even higher than in Sweden.

In Europe 9th May 2017

France Distances Itself From The Worst-Case Scenario, But Also From The Best-Case

A political risk scenario is not taking shape in Europe, but that doesn’t mean there are no problems. They are still there and in France they will rear their head under the concept of “cohabitation.” The new president of the French Republic, more than likely, will have to live with the National Assembly being dominated by the traditional parties.

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