Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

The Lagardère group welcomes the multi-party agreement that has been signed, clearing the way for EADS’ governance and shareholding structure to be streamlined

14-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Lagardère group welcomes the multi-party agreement(1) that has been signed, clearing the way for EADS’ governance and shareholding structure to be streamlined. According to this agreement, Lagardère is assured of conditions enhancing the liquidity of its stake … Read the full press release

Ad-hoc release: EADS Governance and Shareholding Structure Receives Far-Reaching Overhaul

Present shareholder pact expected to be replaced by a normal company governance scheme Daimler AG and Lagardère SCA to largely reduce their stakes, Germany and France intending to ultimately hold up to 12% each, Spain circa 4% EADS intends to … Read the full press release

Danone prepares a plan to generate savings and regain its competitive edge in Europe

Paris, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — To address a lasting downturn in the European economy and consumer trends that have led to a significant decline in its sales in the region, Danone is preparing a cost reduction and adaptation plan to win back … Read the full press release

Arianespace’s fourth Soyuz mission a success: Pléiades 1B in orbit

Kourou, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 11:02 pm local time, Arianespace successfully launched its fourth Soyuz rocket from the Guiana Space Center (CSG) in French Guiana, orbiting the Pléiades 1B observation satellite for French space agency, CNES. … Read the full press release

Joint statement on the situation in Ukraine

Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint statement on the situation in Ukraine Mr President, Honourable Members, There are many challenges on Ukraine’s road towards political association and economic integration with the European Union. We remain firmly engaged to developing relations with Ukraine, … Read the full press release

New INSEAD book offers breakthrough insights to win global innovation challenge

Managing Global Innovation provides a fresh model, based on real-world data to harness the power of dispersed knowledge for optimal competitive advantage Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau (France) and Singapore, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school, today announced the … Read the full press release

Journée Investisseurs consacrée à Elis et Foncia

Eurazeo organise aujourd’hui une journée dédiée à Elis, leader européen de la location entretien de linge et d’habillement professionnel, et à Foncia, leader européen des services à l’habitat, sociétés qu’elle détient respectivement à hauteur de 82,6 % et 33,8 %. … Read the full press release

Europcar reshapes its brand

– A new brand positioning “Moving your way” – A new design for the europcar.com website Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers the world-over will now be able to enjoy and benefit from a whole new approach to car rental, as … Read the full press release

INSEAD Unveils Results of Study at Heart of the Debates at the 7th “Etats de la France” entitled “Reconciling Competitiveness and Justice”

Study carried out by INSEAD shows why economic recovery and equity need not be antinomic Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau and Singapore, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school revealed today the results of a report, developed by Bruno Lanvin, Executive … Read the full press release

Shattering myths and glass ceilings: launch of database of ‘Global Board Ready Women’

Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Business Schools Women on Boards Initiative is migrating their ‘Global Board Ready Women’ list of 8 000 women into an online database. The women on this list all fulfil stringent criteria for Corporate Governance … Read the full press release

Druga szansa dla uczciwych przedsiębiorstw: Komisja proponuje nowoczesne prawo upadłościowe

Strasburg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dla przedsiębiorstw, które ucierpiały wskutek kryzysu gospodarczego, „deską ratunku” będzie propozycja unowocześnienia europejskiego prawa dotyczącego transgranicznych postępowań upadłościowych. Komisja Europejska przedstawiła dziś projekt dający „drugą szansę” firmom, które w normalnych warunkach byłyby rentowne. Komisja proponuje uaktualnić obecne przepisy … Read the full press release

Giving honest businesses a second chance: Commission proposes modern insolvency rules

Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Businesses hit by the economic crisis will be thrown a lifeline under a new proposal from the European Commission today to modernise Europe’s rules on cross-border business insolvency, helping to give otherwise viable businesses a ‘second chance’. … Read the full press release

PSA Peugeot Citroën Restructuring Plan: End of the consultation period on the economic chapter and continuation of negotiations on the support measures

Paris, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A summary review of the SECAFI audit report on the Group’s restructuring plan was presented yesterday to management and the members of the Central Works Council during a special meeting. Following the meeting, the Central Works Council … Read the full press release

GORDON ENTERS MATCH MODE

Fresh from Dakar 2012 where he was ranking 2nd overall, Robby Gordon enters with a Hummer which, following preliminary checks, fulfills all regulatory requirements. The American will be at the starting line on 5 January and adds his name to … Read the full press release

EIB and the Lorraine Region: EUR 120m for LGV Est

BEI et Région Lorraine : 120 millions d'euros pour la LGV Est M. Jean-Pierre Masseret, Président du Conseil Régional de Lorraine et M. Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vice-président de la Banque européenne d’investissement Metz 04/12/2012

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A EUR 60 million finance contract to complete phase two of the LGV Est-Européenne high-speed rail project was signed by Philippe de Fontaine Vive, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Jean-Pierre Masseret, President of the Lorraine … Read the full press release

Altran France – Appointment of Antoine Grenier, Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer

Antoine Grenier

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Antoine Grenier, 39 years, Chief Financial Officer of Altran France, has been appointed Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the Group Management Committee, he reports to Olivier Aldrin, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. … Read the full press release

Address to the Foreign Affairs Committee and European Affairs Committee of the French Senate

Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Joint Session of the Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees of the French Senate / Paris Paris, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président, honorables membres, Je suis honoré d’avoir l’occasion de … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Rugby factory celebrate rising stars

Alstom’s Rugby factory celebrate rising stars

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Thursday 22 November, Alstom’s Rugby Factory held an awards ceremony to recognise the success of their apprentices by awarding the Apprentice of the Year trophy. The event kicked off with family and apprentices invited to take part … Read the full press release

Moscovici and Schäuble quizzed by Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday the finance ministers of France and Germany, Pierre Moscovici and Wolfgang Schäuble, visited the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee to explain their countries’ economic policies and the Eurozone crisis. Banking union, Greece and … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes Demonstrates its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and Applications at the 9th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China 2012)

Shanghai, 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, participated in the Airshow China 2012 to showcase its latest 3DEXPERIENCE … Read the full press release