Bruno Le Mer

In 2020 France will undoubtedly experience its worst year of economic recession since the end of World War II. This was forecast today by Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire during a hearing in the French Senate's Committee on Economic Affairs.

Kristalina Georgieva receives France's support in determining the next candidate for managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Bloomberg reported.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) has proposed a merger with its French rival Renault (Groupe Renault), the Italian-American carmaker announced on Monday. A similar deal could lead to the third major automaker in the world, Reuters reported on Wall Street Journal.