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Consumption Tax Trends 2016: Country highlights

This publication provides detailed country notes on Value Added Tax/Goods and Services Tax (VAT/GST) and excise duty rates in OECD member countries.

2nd Meeting of Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth

The OECD, the City of Paris and the Ford Foundation will host its second meeting in the fight against rising inequality in cities. The event will include sessions open to the public, drawing Mayors, business leaders, experts and policy makers, in addition to thematic workshops where our Champion Mayor will take to the stage to discuss subjects from affordable housing to integrating migrants and refugees.

Le Secrétaire général de l'OCDE, M. Angel Gurría, salue l'adoption de la Loi Travail

La loi généralise la « garantie jeune », qui prévoit pour les jeunes entre 18 et 25 ans ni en emploi, ni en études, ni en formation un accompagnement renforcé vers l’emploi et une allocation mensuelle. Elle met également en place un compte personnel d’activité, qui permet aux travailleurs de garder leurs droits, dont les droits à la formation, quand ils changent de statut sur le marché de travail.

Examens environnementaux de l'OCDE : France 2016

Paris Floods: A Local Disaster, A Global Challenge

The Paris floods are another call to action for the international community. Preventing such shocks from happening and limiting the damage they cause should be a public policy priority.

Forum de l'OCDE 2016 : Economies productives, sociétés inclusives

Le Forum 2016, intitulé "Economies productives, sociétés inclusives", s'articulera autour de trois thèmes transversaux, aussi à l'ordre du jour de la Réunion ministérielle : croissance inclusive et productivité, innovation et économie numérique, et coopération entre les pays au service de la mise en œuvre des grands accords et normes internationaux.

Les événements sportifs internationaux et le développement local : la France face à l'EURO 2016

Ce rapport explore l'expérience de dix villes françaises se préparant à accueillir l'EURO 2016. Il fournit des éléments venant appuyer le Projet de principes relatifs à l'optimisation des retombées locales d'une manifestation sportive internationale.

Overview of Health Policy in France

The French health care system performs relatively well. Health outcomes are better than the OECD average and citizens enjoy good access to care. However, France is lagging behind other OECD countries in some areas including for example antibiotics prescribing or alcohol consumption.

Low Performing Students: France (English)

In 2012, 22% of students in France were low performers in mathematics (OECD average: 23%), 19% were low performers in reading (OECD average: 18%), 19% were low performers in science (OECD average: 18%), and 13% were low performers in all three of these subjects (OECD average: 12%).

France - Financing Democracy: Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns and the Risk of Policy Capture

This case study presents the French system of funding for political parties and campaigns, the expenditure rules that apply to campaigns, as well as the transparency and reporting measures in place. It also discusses the role of the French oversight body charged with ensuring compliance with existing rules.