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    France’s Political Turmoil Is Weighing on Its Economy

    As a new prime minister seeks stability, three government shake-ups since last summer have already taken their toll on the French economy.
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    French Premier Offers to Delay Pension Overhaul, in a Bid to Calm Turmoil

    Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready for “a new debate” on the issue, a major concession as he faces no-confidence votes that threaten to topple his government again this week.
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    Hoping to Calm Political Crisis, French Prime Minister Offers to Suspend Pension Overhaul

    The move by Sébastien Lecornu was a major concession as he faced no-confidence votes that threatened to topple his government again this week.
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    France Holds Its Breath Over Last-Ditch Talks for a Government Deal

    Sébastien Lecornu, the country’s outgoing prime minister, said he believed France’s political parties could overcome divisions and avoid snap legislative elections.
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    With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil

    The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
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    With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil

    The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
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    With Sébastien Lecornu’s Resignation, France Faces Increasing Turmoil

    The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.
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    China Is Trying to Expand Its Social Safety Net. Yet Many Chinese Are Worried.

    A move to force employers to pay into benefits for their employees has left people worrying that small businesses will close and jobs will be lost.