Category: france
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Multiple Vulnerabilities Found in Cisco Products, France’s CERT-FR Issues Advisory
France’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities discovered in Cisco products. The vulnerabilities could lead to remote code execution, data confidentiality breaches, and privilege escalation. Affected Systems: Summary: Several vulnerabilities have been identified in Cisco products, posing risks of remote code execution, data breach, and privilege escalation. Solution: Cisco…
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Security Advisory: Vulnerability Detected in Microsoft Office and OneNote
The French Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-FR) has issued an advisory regarding a vulnerability identified in Microsoft Office and OneNote software applications. This vulnerability could potentially lead to unspecified security issues, compromise data confidentiality, and impact data integrity. The advisory references Microsoft’s security bulletin CVE-2023-36769, released on August 15, 2023. The vulnerability affects several versions…
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France and Italy to Renovate Air Defense Frigates Forbin, Chevalier Paul, Andrea Doria, and Caio Duilio
The French and Italian governments have commissioned the renovation of the air defense frigates Forbin and Chevalier Paul for the French Navy and Andrea Doria and Caio Duilio for the Italian Navy. The Joint Organization for Armament Cooperation (OCCAr), on behalf of the French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) and its Italian counterpart SEGREDIFESA, has…
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President Emmanuel Macron Visits New Caledonia and Engages with Youth
French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to New Caledonia from July 24 to July 26, 2023, as part of his tour in Oceania. During the second leg of his visit to New Caledonia, President Macron focused on addressing the challenges faced by the people of the region. Ceremony of Military Honors President Macron began his visit…
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French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a significant speech in Nouméa
As part of his official visit to New Caledonia, President Emmanuel Macron traveled to the Place des Cocotiers in Nouméa to address the residents of the territory. During his speech, the Head of State highlighted the progress made over the past five years, particularly in conducting consultations in accordance with the Nouméa Accord. These consultations…
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French Manufacturing Industry Bounces Back with a 3.2% Revenue Surge in May 2023
In May 2023, the manufacturing industry in France witnessed a notable rebound in its revenue, increasing by 3.2%. This positive growth comes as a welcome sign for the industry after facing challenging economic conditions. The data, provided by the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE), indicates that the industrial sector experienced…
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France and Papua New Guinea Joint Declaration Launches Forest, Nature, and Climate Platform
On July 28, 2023, during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Port Moresby, France and Papua New Guinea made a significant commitment to work closely together on developing a country-specific platform for forests, nature, and climate. Papua New Guinea is home to vital carbon and biodiversity reserves, making it one of the world’s…
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French Government Adopts Decrees to Strengthen Governance and Accelerate Reconstruction After Urban Violence
The French Council of Ministers on July 26, 2023, adopted several decrees and ordinances aimed at strengthening the government’s governance and accelerating reconstruction after the urban violence that occurred from June 27 to July 5, 2023. Decrees – Ministerial Assignments: The Prime Minister presented the decrees defining the specific assignments of each member of the…
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Joint Declaration by President Emmanuel Macron and President Gabriel Boric for Strengthening France-Chile Relations
This Friday, President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, welcomed President of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric, for a working lunch at the Elysée Palace. This meeting took place a few days after their participation in the Summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) held in…
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French Government Approves Corporate Law Reform and Normative Inflation Trends
During the Council of Ministers held on July 21, 2023, the French government approved a significant corporate law reform and discussed the results of normative inflation statistics. Corporate Law Reform: The Minister of Justice presented a crucial project of law for the ratification of the ordinance No. 2023-393 dated May 24, 2023. This ordinance aimed…
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France: Recent Updates in Economic Indices and Methodologies
16/06/2023 – Changes in the production of labor cost indices in the first quarter of 2023 Starting from the publication of the first quarter of 2023 and in accordance with European regulations, the reference year for the labor cost index is now 2020. The average of the 4 quarterly indices of 2020, weighted by the…
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French Ministry of Defense Pays €24 Billion to Suppliers in 2021, Supporting Robust Defense Industry
The French Ministry of Defense has released the latest data from edition 228 of the “ecodef,” revealing that €24 billion was paid to its suppliers in 2021. These figures demonstrate significant expenses related to defense procurement and contracts. The payments to suppliers indicate the Ministry’s commitment to supporting and maintaining a robust defense industry in…
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Bordeaux Implements Rent Control Measures in 2023
In accordance with the ELAN law of November 23, 2018, the implementation of rent control measures has become possible. Considering the ongoing tension in the private rental market for several years, the Bordeaux region has chosen to experiment with this regulatory framework. Each year, a reference rent is determined by the prefecture based on the…
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2023 Statistics on Digital Marketing: Metadosi Agence SEO Provides Insights for Businesses in France
Digital marketing has become an integral part of the business environment, and staying competitive in this digital era is essential for businesses in France. Metadosi Agence SEO, a leading digital marketing agency, has compiled a comprehensive set of statistics to help businesses understand the current digital marketing landscape and make informed decisions for their future…
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News from France: Annual Expenditure on Research and Development from 2010 to 2021
The latest data on France’s expenditure on research and development (R&D) from 2010 to 2021 has been released. These figures provide insights into the investments made by companies and public organizations in advancing scientific and technological innovation in the country. In 2021, it is estimated that companies in France spent a total of €36,220 million…
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French Motorists Reduce Fuel Consumption in Response to Price Increases
French motorists have shown a significant decrease in fuel consumption in response to short-term price increases, according to recent data. The study, conducted using daily banking records from September 2021 to January 2023, revealed that when fuel prices rise by 1%, motorists reduce their fuel purchases by an average of 0.21% to 0.40%. The price…
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News from France: Gross Domestic Product per Capita in the European Union
On July 3, 2023, key figures regarding the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in the European Union were published, covering the period from 2010 to 2022. The data presents the GDP index with a base of 100 for the EU-27 countries. In 2022, Germany’s GDP per capita index stood at 117, while Austria’s was…
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News from France: Cultural and Leisure Spending in the European Union
On July 3, 2023, key figures on cultural and leisure spending in the European Union were released. The data, covering the years from 2008 to 2021, reveals the percentage of household expenditure dedicated to culture and leisure activities in different EU countries. In 2021, Germany allocated approximately 9.8% (estimated) of household expenditure to culture and…
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In May 2023, French industrial production prices decreased month-on-month (-1.4%) and slowed down year-on-year (+3.4% after +5.0%).
In May 2023, the prices of production in the French industry saw a decrease of 1.4% compared to the previous month. However, on a yearly basis, the prices remained positive, but the growth slowed down to 3.4% compared to 5.0% earlier. The decrease in production prices affected both products intended for the French market and…
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Financial Holdings of French Institutions (APU) in Quoted Stocks and Investment Fund Shares
French institutions have reported their financial holdings in quoted stocks and investment fund shares for the first quarter of 2023. According to the data, the total value of these holdings stands at 318.0 billion euros. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the previous quarter (2022-Q4), where the total value was 290.1 billion euros.…