french elections

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) lauded the French Left for their victory over right-wing extremism. He emphasized the popularity of policies such as lowering the retirement age and increasing the minimum wage. What Happened: In a series of tweets on Sunday, Sanders praised the French Left for their...

European financial markets reacted positively to the results of the first round of the French legislative elections, alleviating concerns about unchecked government spending in Paris. Additionally, lower-than-expected inflation in Germany fueled optimism about continued interest-rate cuts by the...