Global Scans · France · Weekly Summary

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] France itself will have to renew its private EV subsidy programme next year; Spain faces a similar deadline; and Italy's new scheme is tied to Recovery and Resilience Facility funding that expires in 2026. Centre for European Reform
• [New] An AI tool from a French start-up could make it easier for people to 3D print missing or broken parts for everyday appliances, or even redesign their interiors. connexionfrance
• [New] The next significant LNG project currently being planned is Papua-LNG, a project lead by the French oil and gas super-major TotalEnergies, with a final investment decision anticipated in late 2025. High Arctic Overseas Holding Corp.
• [New] Arianespace Vega-C: KOMPSAT-7 from Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana KOMPSAT-7 will provide high-resolution satellite images for South Korea's governmental and institutional needs. KeepTrack
• [New] The initial pilot is small, but France's transport ministry aims to electrify 9,000 kilometers of highways by 2035. DLA Piper
• [New] French and Italian consumer electronics firms face inventory disruptions as Chinese shipments are rerouted through Southeast Asia. EconomicLens
• [New] More recently, investors' perceptions of risk have focused on the deteriorating trajectory of fiscal fundamentals in France. EIN Presswire
• [New] Political instability is rising, with populist parties gaining ground in Germany, France, and the UK, threatening fiscal cohesion and policy continuity. M-Wealth
• [New] France's new space strategy will marry scientific research and security. Yahoo News Singapore
• [New] Countries such as Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom are investing in space satellites, defence, and launch capabilities to protect assets, boost competitiveness, and respond to emerging threats in orbit. Yahoo News Singapore
• [New] From hidden gems in Normandy to the bustling streets of Paris, France is investing in both high-tech and high-touch experiences that will appeal to a diverse range of travelers. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The diversification of tourism sources, especially from fast-growing Asian economies, will allow France to sustain its appeal and introduce new experiences to global travelers. Travel And Tour World
• [New] France will continue its resolute action with its European and international partners to guarantee the safety of journalists, particularly women journalists, independent journalists in authoritarian States, and reporters in theaters of operation. France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
• [New] Within the Klarna app, consumers in Canada and France will now be able to buy gift cards from the world's largest brands, as well as send gift cards to friends and family, including options to include a personalized note and scheduled delivery. FinExtra
• [New] Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian and French defence industrial bases will begin joint production of interceptor drones and work to develop components for Ukrainian drones in 2025. Critical Threats
• [New] France has begun talks with Ukraine to supply 100 Rafale fighter jets - but a deal is unlikely to be struck before in 2026. The Independent
• [New] Kiev will obtain up to 100 French-made Rafale warplanes over the next 10 years. Just Security
• France is forecasted to grow at 21.8% CAGR, supported by government-led incentives for clean mobility and battery storage. The National Law Review
• France will auction 3-Year, 5-Year, 6-Year and 8-Year OATs amounting to €12bn, and in addition 11 Y, 15 Y and 28 Y OATei for €1bn. investing.com
• The French and German agenda for Europe, imposed on all member states despite significant disagreements over just what digital sovereignty even means in practice, further threatens to hold Europe back from growth. Center for Data Innovation
• French views this as a challenge to potentially be turned into an opportunity for the dietary supplement industry. Nutritional Outlook - Supplement, Food & Beverage M
• Growth of less than 1% is predicted for France and Italy in 2025. European Newsroom
• A major cyberattack on European energy grids demonstrated the growing threat of cyber warfare, disrupting power supplies across Germany, France, and Poland. OpenTools

Last updated: 03 December 2025