Power plant failure forces rolling blackouts on St. Barts as officials urge residents to cut electricity use
A failure at St. Barts’ Sidem power plant has triggered rolling blackouts as officials urge residents and businesses to cut electricity use.
VivaTech 2026 puts digital sovereignty front and center as Europe rethinks AI amid U.S. tensions
VivaTech 2026 expands to 70,000 m² in Paris, spotlighting digital sovereignty, Germany as guest of honor, and Europe’s push for practical AI.
France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes tries to break car dependence with cash bonuses, carpooling and EV incentives
In southeast France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is stacking state and employer bonuses—plus EV and carpool incentives—to cut costly car dependence in 2026.
Burgundy–Franche-Comté bucks France’s temp-job slump as logistics hubs gain ground elsewhere
Burgundy–Franche-Comté is resisting France’s temp-job downturn as logistics-driven regions post gains and the post-Covid recovery stays uneven.
France’s quantum push speeds up as Pasqal raises $27M and Quobly lands $124M, targets cloud launch by late 2026
France’s Pasqal raised about $27M, while Quobly secured about $124M and says it will offer cloud access to a quantum computer by late 2026.
La Banque Postale names Philippe Gay as regional director for Burgundy–Franche-Comté in eastern France
La Banque Postale appointed Philippe Gay as territorial director for Burgundy–Franche-Comté, a regional post announced June 18, 2026.
Air Canada launches Toulouse-to-Montreal flights on Airbus A321XLR, betting big on a smaller transatlantic jet
Air Canada’s A321XLR debuted on Toulouse-Montreal June 16, 2026, swapping a 787 for 182 seats as the airline targets near-100% loads.
Brittany and two other French regions launch a $108M–$162M defense fund to back local suppliers
Three French regions, including Brittany, are pooling €100–€150 million (about $108–$162 million) to invest in local defense suppliers.
Auto retailer to close nine stores across France, with four in Occitanie as industry pressure mounts
Nine auto retail stores will close across France, including four in Occitanie, as the sector faces mounting strain and restructuring.
Herige Industries targets BHR ready-mix concrete plants in western France, expanding in Loire-Atlantique
Herige Industries says it wants to buy BHR’s ready-mix concrete plants in Loire-Atlantique, expanding its western France network; terms aren’t public.
French employers in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur push back on proposed freeze of payroll tax breaks
Employers in France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region oppose a proposed freeze of payroll tax breaks, warning it would raise labor costs for small firms.
New Caledonia election turns on jobs as France puts $2.4 billion on the table to revive the economy
New Caledonia votes June 28 as France offers €2.2B (about $2.4B) to revive jobs after KNS closed and cut 1,300 positions.
France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region selects 19 projects aimed at backing women entrepreneurs in 2026 push
France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region picked 19 projects to support women entrepreneurs, but has not yet disclosed funding, criteria, or sectors.
Normandy’s DREETS to host June 18 webinar on government inspection and enforcement careers
Normandy’s DREETS will hold a June 18, 2026 webinar on inspection and enforcement careers, outlining job duties, prospects, and entry routes.
French food-ingredients giant Roquette plans 310 job cuts in France, alongside 89 new roles
Roquette plans 310 job cuts in France while adding 89 roles, a net loss of 221 positions affecting factories, support teams, and headquarters.
From Caen to the world: Accetis International ships doormats globally after a risky takeover
Accetis International ships doormats worldwide from Caen, France, after Charles Maitenaz took over the firm despite heavy skepticism.
Corsica bets on AI to put the French island on the global innovation map—despite political friction at home
Corsica’s regional government wants the island recognized globally for AI innovation, but a €1.3 million school-funding dispute with Paris adds friction.
More than 500 job openings hit Cayenne’s central square as French Guiana brings hiring outdoors
Cayenne’s Place des Palmistes hosted “La Place de l’emploi” on June 4, bringing 50 companies and 500+ openings into a walk-up, outdoor job fair.
France’s Grand Est region adopts new industry pact, pitching itself to investors amid tougher EU competition
France’s Grand Est region voted in Metz to adopt an industry pact meant to strengthen manufacturing and attract investors as EU competition intensifies.
Paris Region Launches Post-Olympics Push to Improve the On-the-Ground Experience for 50 Million Tourists
Paris and Île-de-France are launching a post-2024 Olympics campaign to improve services for 50 million tourists a year as transit and city systems strain.