Standard Ethics has assigned the Corporate Standard Ethics Rating (SER) “EE” to Edenred, a company that offers corporate welfare benefits by integrating payment solutions for sectors such as food and mobility. This is the sixth notch out of nine (in the “Strong” range) on the scale used by the independent rating agency based in London […]

The European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, called it the “Tinder for looking for work in the EU”, referring to the famous dating app. The European Commission is proposing a platform to connect job seekers with companies based on their skills and qualifications. Participation in the talent pool is voluntary for member states, but […]

The right to abortion should be officially enshrined in the French Constitution in 2024. Emmanuel Macron announced it on Sunday evening: a draft constitutional law will be sent to the Council of State this week, then to the Council of Ministers by the end of the year 2023. An announcement which received numerous approvals, from […]

The Mayenne departmental delegate from the Reconquest party resigns. Pierre d’Herbais no longer feels on the same line with the far-right party on several points and particularly on the international aspect. The Mayennais sent a letter to Éric Zemmour, the leader of Reconquête, in which he explains his withdrawal. In particular, he says he is […]

Details of the Tour de France 2024 route must be revealed this Wednesday, October 25. But according to initial information, the route should not give pride of place to the Northern Alps during this 111th edition turned upside down by the Paris Olympics. Which way between Florence and Nice? While the starting and finishing points […]

At the start of the year, the singing talents of a gynecologist and breast surgeon from Bordeaux were revealed via a video widely relayed on social networks. Thanks to this unexpected success, she was invited to participate in the new season of “France has an incredible talent”, broadcast on “M6” from October 31, 2023. From […]

“Nothing can justify” the “suffering” of civilians in Gaza, declared Emmanuel Macron alongside the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, in Ramallah. The latter asked him to work towards an end to Israel’s “aggression” in Gaza. Earlier, he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed France’s support for the Jewish state. The […]

The nationalist and populist right could well win the elections in Switzerland this Sunday, October 22, 2023. The country is renewing its Parliament, and its government in the process. And as for 20 years, it is the Democratic Union of the Center, the UDC which should take the lion’s share. The conservative party – even […]

Tom Westbrook provides an update on the European and global markets for the day ahead. It appears to be the worst week of a bad year for bonds. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has risen 31 basis points since last Friday and briefly touched 5% in New York, sparking a new wave of what Spectra […]

Stock prices in London closed lower on Thursday as investors failed to shake off nerves over US interest rates, as well as the uncertain geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 index closed down 88.47 points, or 1.2 per cent, at 7,499.53. The FTSE 250 Index ended 190.32 points, or 1.1%, lower at […]