First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

Newly-appointed French Delegate Minister for Social and Solidarity Economy, Profit-Sharing and Incentive Schemes Marie-Agnes Poussier-Winsback arrives for the first Cabinet meeting of the Barnier government, in Paris on September 23, 2024 .Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

Newly-appointed French Delegate Minister for Social and Solidarity Economy, Profit-Sharing and Incentive Schemes Marie-Agnes Poussier-Winsback arrives for the first Cabinet meeting of the Barnier government, in Paris on September 23, 2024 .Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

Newly-appointed French Delegate Minister for Social and Solidarity Economy, Profit-Sharing and Incentive Schemes Marie-Agnes Poussier-Winsback arrives for the first Cabinet meeting of the Barnier government, in Paris on September 23, 2024 .Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

Newly-appointed French Delegate Minister for Social and Solidarity Economy, Profit-Sharing and Incentive Schemes Marie-Agnes Poussier-Winsback arrives for the first Cabinet meeting of the Barnier government, in Paris on September 23, 2024 .Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

First Cabinet Meeting Of The Barnier Government - Paris

Newly-appointed French Delegate Minister for Social and Solidarity Economy, Profit-Sharing and Incentive Schemes Marie-Agnes Poussier-Winsback arrives for the first Cabinet meeting of the Barnier government, in Paris on September 23, 2024 .Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

(1)DPJ boycotts deliberations on pension reform

(1)DPJ boycotts deliberations on pension reform

TOKYO, Japan - Welfare minister Chikara Sakaguchi (back, standing) explains a government-sponsored bill for pension reforms at a House of Representatives committee. The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan boycotted deliberations in protest against a statement by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The premier said it is desirable that several pension programs be simplified into one system in the future, although he treated the schemes separately in the bill recently compiled by his administration.

Koizumi dismisses criticism over medical reform

Koizumi dismisses criticism over medical reform

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, speaking at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session Feb. 12, dismisses criticism that his government and the ruling coalition decided on medical reform schemes without listening to proponents of medical policy within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Rising energy prices: France preparing 12 billion euros for companies

STORY: Rising energy prices: France preparing 12 billion euros for companies DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of electricity facilitiesSOUNDBITE 1 (French): ELISABETH BORNE, French Prime Ministervarious of electricity facilitiesSOUNDBITE 2 (French): BRUNO LE MAIRE, French Economy and Finance Ministervarious of electricity facility and street views at night STORYLINE: As energy prices continue to rise sharply, French government has introduced new schemes for businesses, especially small and medium-sized ones, to help them pay their bills. A total budget of 12 billion euros (about 12.43 U.S. dollars) has been planned, with 7 billion euros (about 7.25 U.S. dollars) coming from an exceptional tax levied on energy companies. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ELISABETH BORNE, French Prime Minister "Electricity bills in our country have two main components: one that comes from nuclear electricity, which is a cost that we control, and another part that depends on t

Koizumi dismisses criticism over medical reform

Koizumi dismisses criticism over medical reform

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, speaking at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session Feb. 12, dismisses criticism that his government and the ruling coalition decided on medical reform schemes without listening to proponents of medical policy within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.