State : the abusive use of private firms
Éliane Assassi, rapporteur for the Senate’s commission of inquiry into the influence of private consulting firms on public policy, presented the conclusions of her report on Thursday. Explosive.
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Fuel prices : big anger in Brittany
Tractors and trucks are blocking oil depots in Finistère and Morbihan to denounce the soaring price of gasoline and diesel fuel. Fuel is becoming an issue in the election campaign.
Ukraine : The boomerang effect of Russian sanctions
The sanctions imposed on Russia are now turning against those who initiated them. In France, we can expect “an unprecedented price shock” according to Catherine McGregor, head of Engie.
A New Year’s Eve under high surveillance
The transition from 2021 to 2022 will be marked by the Covid epidemic and by the draconian measures taken by the state to contain all kinds of overflow. Here are some of the measures taken by the prefects in the Grand Est.
Presidential election : Beware, Viginum is watching you!
The mission of the Vigilance and Protection against Foreign Digital Interference (Viginum) service is to protect the democratic debate from external intrusions. By better monitoring internal publications?
More and more delivery errors in online shopping
The European Consumer Centre France notes a strong increase of complaints concerning delivery errors and gives some advice to prevent these disputes.
Know how to decipher the labels on wine bottles
Wines (including Champagne) are subject to very strict regulations to ensure product traceability. The labels are a valuable source of information for the consumer. Decryption with Bercy Infos.
Black Friday : six tips before you click
Black Friday, this traditional commercial operation from the United States, will take place this year on November 26.
Catholic Relief Services alerts on food insecurity
In its 2021 report, Secours catholique reveals that many households suffer from severe food insufficiency to the point of going without a meal for a day or more.
World wine production at historically low levels
In 2021, the volume of world wine production is expected to be extremely low, at a level similar to that of 2017. France ranks third behind Italy and Spain.
Are snow tires mandatory for driving in Europe?
In France, snow tires will be mandatory in certain municipalities as of November 1. Elsewhere, each country has its own rules.
The rules of influencer marketing
They live in Barcelona, Berlin or Paris. Every day, influencers broadcast moments of their daily life on social networks with the aim of increasing their number of “followers”. Thousands, even millions of followers who are potential consumers.