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Full coverage: France

France needs Ireland to support a higher tax rate – to tax French companies

Despite Emmanuel Macron’s denial, Paris is putting pressure on Dublin to accept an international minimum corporation tax rate. While the French president publicly targets "big digital groups" such as those routing profits through Ireland, this has a lot more to do with tax optimisation by French firms elsewhere.

Thomas Hubert
30th Aug, 2021 - 9 min read

No business plan, no sales reps, no problem to sell over 280m food products

The French food consumer brand “C’est qui le patron?” or “Who is the boss?” has experienced phenomenal growth and is rapidly expanding internationally. Lorcan Bannon asks its co-founder and CEO Nicolas Chabanne about the secrets to its success and his plans for Ireland.

Lorcan Bannon
26th Aug, 2021 - 7 min read

Tests and masks and rock’n’roll: How I flew through the new world of travel

We’ve all heard about the new rules for international travel, but how do they work in real life? Thomas Hubert has been to Paris and back and lived to tell the tale. His diary contains hot tips for when you finally fly again.

Thomas Hubert
31st Jul, 2021 - 10 min read

C’est qui le patron? The most interesting brand you have never heard of

Is a French retail revolution brewing? A consumer-led brand of staple foods has been taking over the aisles in the country and in nine other markets, offering lessons for Ireland’s agri-food industry.

Lorcan Bannon
26th May, 2021 - 6 min read

Interest rates, insolvencies and political risk: beware a Eurozone doom loop

Political risks are starting to appear in the eurozone, particularly in France and Germany. Will this upset investors’ upbeat views on the region?

Peter Kinsella
26th Apr, 2021 - 5 min read

A €150m lightbulb moment: shining light on Amarenco’s solar business

From a consultancy helping investors buy into renewable assets, the Cork-based company’s latest fundraise signals the execution of its plan to become a multinational power producer. We investigate Amarenco’s strategy, its shareholders and its 100+ subsidiaries.

Thomas Hubert
10th Dec, 2020 - 11 min read

Diplomatically speaking: “If there is no solution at OECD level, corporation tax will come back at EU level”

From taxing multinationals to strengthening business ties in the wake of Brexit and getting lost in the Irish legal system, France’s pointman in Ireland inaugurates our new series of interviews with ambassadors to Dublin: Diplomatically speaking.

Thomas Hubert
5th Feb, 2020 - 19 min read

Tolls, tags and trams: Why the French state is investing heavily in Irish transport

Steve Preece manages road concessions across Ireland and the UK from Egis's Dublin office. Since he was first welcomed to Ireland by angry staff burning their uniforms, he has grown to lead one of the two companies investing in Irish transport from France's public purse.

Thomas Hubert
21st Jan, 2020 - 15 min read
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