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Overdrafts: 43% of French people affected, what changes in NovemberA 2026 survey distinguishes between 43% who have been overdrawn at least once a year and 18% who are overdrawn monthly. From 20 November, France will strengthen its assessment of new overdraft facilities.
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.
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.
Property in France: a slowdown does not mean prices are collapsingSales of existing homes are still up year on year, but the recovery is losing steam. Prices, transactions and interest rates are moving in different ways.
Low prices: what Action’s model changes in the shopping basketStandardised costs, frequent new arrivals and comparison of pack sizes: understanding the appeal of discount shopping without confusing low prices with savings on total spending.
Connected fridge and washing machine: five checks before paying moreScreens, apps and artificial intelligence are making their way into household appliances. Their usefulness also depends on updates, security and the functions available without an internet connection.
After Storm Austen, power is gradually returning: what the latest figures showFrom around 72,000 households without power on Saturday to some 40,000 on Sunday evening, repairs are progressing in north-western France. Disruption persists in some areas.
Household savings: what the €6,551 billion in investments representsFinancial wealth is a stock, while new investments are a flow. This distinction helps put proposals to channel savings into perspective.
Housing: differences of 35% to 112% on Luxembourg’s bordersAn analysis based on 2021 surveys puts a figure on the higher cost of comparable housing on the Luxembourg side. These estimates shed light on the border gap, but do not describe current prices.
Homelessness: acting before the breaking pointThe European recommendation of 19 October links prevention, emergency support and long-term housing. In Luxembourg, Ulysse and Kairos illustrate two complementary responses.
Resilienzpak: where do the measures stand?The 20 October review distinguishes between aid already in force, legislation submitted and an economy still under pressure.
Drinking water: what safe access measuresThe WHO–UNICEF report estimates that 2.1 billion people lacked a safely managed service in 2024. Distance, availability and quality account for this total.