Stories from Paris · France

DOT operator Maggie Gerbeau announced that approximately 1,000 vehicles in their fleet will be equipped with a new detection system. The system is designed to detect when two people are riding on a single scooter, which is currently prohibited.

The long-standing head of the French central bank, François Villeroy de Gallois, has announced his intention to step down from his position. Emmanuel Moulin is scheduled to face parliamentary hearings. The source did not provide further details on the reasons for his departure.

Emmanuel Moulin must undergo hearings in both French parliamentary chambers before he can assume his new position at the head of the Banque de France.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations to strongly oppose personal income taxes.

A French restaurant is offering affordable French-Japanese cuisine. The establishment aims to provide a unique culinary experience.

A French judge must rule on the dismissal of charges previously granted to Agathe Abiy in 2025. No specific details regarding the nature of the original charges were provided in the report. The case is being monitored by French judicial authorities. The source did not specify the exact date of the upcoming decision. The ruling will determine the future of the case in France. Patrick Baudouin of the International Federation for Human Rights described the decision as a victory for justice and against impunity. The written motivations for this decision will be transmitted to lawyers at a later time.

Amazon is adapting to European Union and French regulatory requirements to improve its corporate image and mitigate compliance risks. France was Amazon's third international market after Germany and the UK since its founding in 1994.

French farmers are expressing anger after aid payments failed to reach them following the opening of new assistance programs yesterday.

Professionals have declared a national strike to protest difficulties obtaining Schengen visas and movement restrictions in Europe. The sector describes the crisis as structural rather than isolated following failed dialogue attempts.

Amazon will invest 15 billion euros over the next three years to strengthen its presence in France. Analysts suggest the heavy investment aligns with EU strategic deployments. The company stated this investment is part of a clear EU strategic deployment and aims to strengthen its position in the European market. Recruitment for these positions will begin in 2026. The investment includes a plan to create over 7,000 permanent jobs across various French locations starting in 2026. The move is viewed by analysts as part of a broader EU strategic deployment. The company will establish its regional headquarters in France. Amazon will also list its stocks on the French stock exchange. Amazon announced a 15 billion euro investment in France, focusing on logistics, cloud computing, and renewable energy.