France's 'economic patriotism' is not what it seems

Foreigners are set to take over several French blue chip firms this year and will largely do what they want with their prizes - showing the limits of new laws passed in the name of "economic patriotism". Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron spoke last month of "the determination and the ability of the state to use all weapons available to investors" to help France's industry and further the Socialist government's main goal of job creation. Part of the 'Loi Florange