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Half of buyers in France now borrow for 25 years, the maximum duration permitted, raising questions about the possibility of extending this duration to 30 years without risk to banks and borrowers, in a context of rising rates and increased personal contribution requirements. #immobilier #emprunt #prêt (translated)

One in three Russian companies is now running at a loss due to rising borrowing costs, falling demand, and increased taxes, while the economic growth rate remains below 1% and many employees will not receive a year-end bonus. #EconomieRusse #CriseEconomique #EntreprisesDéficitaires (translated)

Thomas Piketty criticizes the property tax in France, calling it extremely unfair as it imposes the same burdens on heavily indebted owners and those holding vast assets, and calls for a progressive tax on net wealth after debt in order to better tax great wealth. #Fiscalité #TaxeFoncière #Patrimoine (translated)

Eric Larchevêque wrote that the new Tesla Roadster was set to be unveiled the next day at an event he anticipated would be spectacular. He reported that Tesla had indicated that the demonstration could only take place outdoors, and that Elon Musk had promised an "unforgettable" event, with witnesses on site to attest that the images broadcast were not generated by artificial intelligence. Larchevêque mentioned a rumor that the vehicle could take off thanks to a collaboration with SpaceX and cold gas thrusters. He suggested that these could allow for acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second and, potentially, levitate the car. He also reported that Musk had described the technology as more spectacular than that of all the James Bond cars combined. Citing The Information, Larchevêque added that Tesla had prepared a demonstration with a remote-controlled Roadster that would use a magnetic ramp, drive backward, then right itself and remain suspended in the air. He concluded by saying that he was looking forward to attending the event. #Tesla #Roadster #Innovation (translated)

The history of the large loans has rather shown [...] that they often cost more. The Minister of Public Accounts, David Amiel, has already dismissed this hypothesis on Saturday on France Inter, recalling that "the history of the large loans has rather shown [...] that they often cost more" than a classic resort to the markets. (translated)

The managing director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, warns that France will need time to reduce its deficit and debt to reliable levels to inspire confidence in the markets, in the context of rising borrowing costs and the need to restore budget discipline. #Economie #Déficit #Dette (translated)

Steve Wembi reported that Marie-Ange Mushobekwa had distanced herself from Joseph Kabila after the creation of the political-military movement Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN). According to him, she explained that she refused to be associated with the armed path chosen by Kabila and that she would continue her fight for democracy within the opposition in Kinshasa, in a republican manner and without weapons. #RDC #Politique #Démocratie (translated)

Cerfia reported that two men who escaped from a psychiatric hospital were arrested on Saturday in Charenton-le-Pont, in the Val-de-Marne, after failing to comply. According to the report, they attempted to evade the police during a chase and drove the wrong way down a street. They were then returned to the psychiatric hospital of Saint-Maurice, Cerfia stated, citing CNEWS. #FaitsDivers #Police #CharentonLePont (translated)

Joan Larroumec presented the tensions between France and Germany as a result of increasing competition, particularly in the defense industry. He indicated that Berlin planned military spending of €108 billion in 2026, compared to €57 billion for Paris, and nearly €140 billion in 2027. According to him, Germany was seeking to use these expenditures as a lever for economic transformation, while its historical industrial model was weakened. Larroumec notably cited the decline in German exports to China, which he claimed fell from €106 billion in 2022 to €81 billion in 2025, as well as a reduction of 142,400 jobs in the German automotive industry since 2019. He also wrote that German defense start-ups had received $3.5 billion in investments in 2026, compared to $375 million in France, and that Berlin had concluded a framework agreement with Helsing and Stark that could reach €4.3 billion. He estimated that this strategy heightened rivalries between the two countries and jeopardized their joint programs. He reported that Paris and Berlin acknowledged on June 8 that the SCAF could not be successfully executed, and that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced Germany's abandonment of the MGCS tank program. He also mentioned competition in drones, artificial intelligence, and space, where, according to him, Germany was seeking to reduce France's position. Finally, Larroumec argued that France's financial difficulties limited its ability to invest in defense and risked weakening its industry. He stated that French and German interests were becoming increasingly misaligned and that this situation could lead to chaotic episodes in Europe. #France #Allemagne #Défense (translated)

Elon Musk seeks to borrow $40 billion to acquire Nvidia chips to enhance his artificial intelligence capabilities, revealing a paradox where his calls to slow down this race contrast with his aggressive financing strategy. #ElonMusk #IntelligenceArtificielle #FinancementsTech (translated)

Guillaume Herblot opposed two figures that he presented as the faces of "two Frances." He described Louise as attentive and capable of articulating her ideas independently, while he portrayed Elwan as a son of a good family who would have adopted a keffiyeh to create a revolutionary image for himself, without personal reflection. He then invited his readers to choose between the two. #France #Politique #Société (translated)