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WHAT'S NEXT?: Discontent with political elites and country performance is driving the discourse and demand for action from the French public. With Presidential elections due in May 2017 it remains to be seen whether another political earthquake may happen in one of the EU's founding countries.

• [New] During the forecast period, rising innovation and technological improvement in soap noodles and other goods are expected to boost growth in countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and France. Stellar Market Research
• [New] The Japanese yen, Swiss franc and US dollar will retain their dominance as safe-haven currencies. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] German public opinion is now in sync with leaders pushing for a nuclear shield rooted in Europe, which could spark new alliances with France and the UK, not to mention nuclear proliferation. 5Side Strategy Substack
• [New] The highest risk regions for future expanding tick colonization in Europe were France (with an area of nearly 620,000 km2 suitable for ticks) and Spain (506,000 km2 suitable), followed by Ukraine, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania and the UK. Environment
• [New] Europe's problem is that there is no obvious country, or even grouping of countries like the U.K., France, Germany and Poland, that could truly compensate for a lesser American involvement. Politico
• [New] As the intergovernmental meetings wound down, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU together announced a high-level action plan to head off what is perceived as the global economic threat posed by volatile critical minerals markets. Canada's National Observer
• [New] Spain and France are among countries set to welcome record numbers of tourists in 2025, with international travel spending in Europe expected to rise by 11% to £617 billion ($838 billion). Yahoo News
• [New] Iran warned the United States, United Kingdom, and France that any assistance to Israel will result in their regional bases and ships being targeted, and one of the Iranian missiles has caused damage to the US consulate in Tael aviv. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.
• Inflation data from Spain and France will be closely followed; Spain's annual CPI is forecast to remain at 2%, in line with the European Central Bank's target, while French prices are expected to rise 0.2% from the previous month. EquityRT
• In partnership between Groupe ADP, Air France, and public authorities, Connect France will transform Paris-Charles de Gaulle into one world-class airport hub. Travel And Tour World
• Indonesian government assets in France are at risk of being seized after the Indonesian Ministry of Defense lost a dispute against Navayo International AG. TEMPO.CO
• France's expected economic growth for 2025 has been revised downwards for the second time in three months, by central bank the Banque de France due to the impact of the EU's ongoing trade dispute with the United States and a persistently uncertain global outlook. connexionfrance
• France and Italy are seeing some modest growth in services, while the European Central Bank is expected to remain cautious as inflation has stayed at about 4.5%. Somvisit
• China and Turkey have condemned the Israeli strikes, while Iran has warned that retaliation could extend to U.S., U.K., and French military installations. Portfolio Activity
• The Bank of France downgraded its economic growth and inflation forecasts through 2027, highlighting the negative impact of ongoing US trade tensions and tariffs on Europe's second-largest economy. Stock Market Update
• Most European countries have developed hydrogen strategies and roadmaps, with targets for green H2 production capacity by 2030, including 5.0 GW in the UK, 10.0 GW in Germany, and 6.5 GW in France. ADI Analytics
• The French government will first notify the European Commission, as several measures, including a total advertising ban on ultra-fast-fashion platforms, require approval at the EU level. Yahoo News
• The electronics manufacturing sector in key countries such as the UK, Germany, and France faced substantial disruptions. Blogger
• The Future Combat Air System, which is a joint initiative by France, Germany, Spain to develop a next-generation air combat system that will include manned and unmanned platforms with advanced capabilities in stealth, connectivity, autonomy, AI. FasterCapital
• Respondents fear criminal risk for raising tax disputes in Italy and France. National Foreign Trade Council
• Earlier in 2025, the French government approved a spending bill that cuts ODA by 37%, its largest reduction in a decade, while the Netherlands announced it would decrease ODA from its 2024 level of 0.62% of GNI to 0.44% in 2029. Population Connection
• As Air France continues to modernize its fleet and adapt to the demands of today's travelers, its commitment to innovation and sustainability will shape the future of air travel for years to come. Travel And Tour World
• The United Kingdom, France, Canada and other Western allies have threatened sanctions against Israel over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow minimal humanitarian aid into Gaza. Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Last updated: 02 July 2025