Bruno Le Maire
French Minister of Economy
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View Timeline →Russia's Advance in Kharkiv Halted; G7 to Decide on Using Moscow's Assets
The Ukrainian army has halted Russian advances in Kharkiv and is launching a counter-offensive, while G7 finance ministers are set to discuss using frozen Russian…
Internal Struggle in Trump Administration Over Iran's Access to SWIFT
The Trump administration is experiencing internal conflict over Iran's access to the SWIFT banking system, with some officials advocating for its continuation while others push…
France: US Sanctions Against Iran Present an Opportunity for Independent European Financial Institutions
Bruno Le Maire, the French Economy Minister, argues that US sanctions against Iran create an opportunity for Europe to establish independent financial institutions for trade.…
France Blocks Assets Belonging to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence
France has blocked assets linked to Iran's intelligence services in response to a thwarted attack plot against a Mujahideen-e Khalq conference. The French government has…
Figaro: French Banks Refuse to Open Accounts for Iranian Students
French banks are increasingly refusing to open accounts for Iranian students due to fears of U.S. sanctions, causing significant issues for the 1,800 Iranian students…
Rouhani: I Will Discuss JCPOA with Leaders of Russia and China Next Week
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani plans to meet with the leaders of Russia and China next week to discuss the future of the JCPOA following the…
Zarif: Europe's Political Support for JCPOA is Not Enough, Practical Steps Must Be Taken
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized the EU's insufficient political support for the JCPOA, urging for more practical steps to ensure economic cooperation. European…
France Announces Consideration of Compensation for European Companies Working with Iran
France is exploring compensation for European companies affected by U.S. sanctions due to their business with Iran. The EU is reviving blocking regulations to protect…
Siemens CEO: We Cannot Engage in New Cooperation with Iran
Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser announced that the company cannot engage in new business with Iran due to U.S. sanctions following the U.S. withdrawal from the…
France Says It Will Propose New Suggestions Regarding the JCPOA
France, alongside other European nations, is preparing to propose new measures to the European Commission in response to the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA and…
Continued European Reactions to Trump's Withdrawal from the JCPOA
European leaders, particularly from France and Germany, are reacting critically to Trump's withdrawal from the JCPOA, with calls for Europe to resist U.S. pressure. While…