News about France

France’s restaurant industry is facing a dramatic shift in demand: traditional establishments are closing and the market is shifting towards delivery and low-cost formats.

The central bank of France, (Banque de France) completed a major transaction with state gold reserves, selling about 129 tons of gold, which were previously stored in the vault of the U.S. Federal Reserve System. The transaction brought the bank a capital gain of 12.8 billion euros, taking advantage of the rise in global prices for the precious metal.

The French real estate market continues to show signs of cooling. According to analysts Meilleurs Agents, the first quarter of 2026 turned out to be weaker than expected: interest in buying housing does not grow into real transactions, despite the stabilization of prices.

The European Network for Culture and Policy Management (ENCATC) has announced the launch of two initiatives dedicated to young researchers and doctoral students at ENCATC Congress 2026. The launch will take place in partnership with the University of the Côte d’Azur from September 23 to 25 in Nice, France.

French President Emmanuel Macron has just delivered what may be Europe’s most significant security speech since the end of the Cold War. Drawing on lessons from the long cycle of conflict that began four years ago in Ukraine, Macron announced sweeping changes to France’s nuclear doctrine and unveiled a new framework for nuclear cooperation with key European allies.

Activists staged a performance in the Louvre, hanging a photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s detention next to the masterpieces of world art. The action lasted only about fifteen minutes, but managed to attract the attention of visitors to one of the most famous museums in the world, reports Logos Press.

At the closing ceremony of the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Verona, Italy, the Olympic flag was handed over to the hosts of the next Games, Logos Press reported.

The euro is falling amid reports of the ECB chief stepping down early ahead of next year’s French presidential election to give outgoing French leader Emmanuel Macron a chance to influence the choice of her successor, Logos Press reported, citing the Financial Times.

In January 2026, Paris City Hall announced plans to put the names of 72 female scientists from around the world on the Eiffel Tower, according to Logos Press.