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Looted shops: which forms of assistance are already available, and which are still pending?Insurance, short-time working, interest-free loans, direct aid: what businesses affected by damage can already apply for, and what is still awaiting a decree.
Trump and the cost of living: real hourly wages fall by 0.7% year on yearDonald Trump promised to bring down energy costs, prices and interest rates. In September 2026, real hourly wages are down 0.7% year on year and the Fed is holding rates between 3.75% and 4%.
In Marseille, Macron admits a failure to anticipate events — without naming anyone responsibleOn 26 October, Emmanuel Macron admitted that there had not been enough police officers during the violence on 17 October. However, he defended the measures taken on the 24th and put off political responses and questions of accountability.
Hebron: distinguishing displaced residents from those trapped in their homesThe Israeli operation continues on 28 October. The figures for evacuations and residents trapped in their homes do not reflect the same reality; the UN is calling for their return.
Insurance in France: understanding how riot risk is fundedThe French system distinguishes between funding by insurers, European authorisation and regulatory implementation. For a claim, the cover in the policy remains decisive.
Construction in France: artisan activity declines, cash flow remains under pressureArtisan activity fell by 1% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to CAPEB. Insee’s October survey also sheds light on the sector’s difficulties, using a different scope.
In Strasbourg, Sikle connects food waste to the soil through bicycle collectionComposting near market gardeners and gardens sets the Sikle project apart. This route must be distinguished from the public collection and anaerobic digestion scheme.
In Italy, young people face a paradox: fewer in number, yet still disadvantagedRecord-low births, insecure jobs and graduate departures: Istat and OECD figures for 2026 explain why young people’s future is a national issue.
France in 2050: ageing, climate and the choices to make todayBy 2050, 16.5% of people in France could be aged 75 or over, while climate adaptation is being prepared on a trajectory of +2.7 °C. The report « France 2035, France 2050 » sets out the trade-offs ahead.
A debt of 119% of GDP: how to assess France’s ability to repayOutstanding debt, deficit, interest and maturities: four reference points for understanding French public debt, without confusing rising interest rates with default.
Ten-year OATs: why crossing 5% matters for France5.082% on 22 October, then 4.907% on 26 October: the French ten-year yield crossed a threshold before falling back. This market movement affects the state’s future borrowing conditions.
After 24 October, CGT calls strike for 5 NovemberThe union announces a new day of strikes and demonstrations. The figures for 24 October should be read with two separate participation counts and provisional security figures.