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France Faces Rising Deficit and Political Turmoil Ahead

9/12/2025

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France's public deficit has risen to 5.8% of GDP, alongside increasing borrowing costs amid political instability and a lack of parliamentary majority.
President Macron appointed a new prime minister, marking the fourth appointment in a year due to budget disputes.
Public debt reached €3.3 trillion, or 114% of GDP, exceeding the EU average of 81%.
The pension system faces scrutiny, with demands for reforms to address generational fairness and spending issues.
Credit rating agencies may downgrade France's debt risk, complicating fiscal adjustments amid political resistance.

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France's public deficit has risen to 5.8% of GDP, alongside increasing borrowing costs amid political instability and a lack of parliamentary majority.
President Macron appointed a new prime minister, marking the fourth appointment in a year due to budget disputes.
Public debt reached €3.3 trillion, or 114% of GDP, exceeding the EU average of 81%.
The pension system faces scrutiny, with demands for reforms to address generational fairness and spending issues.
Credit rating agencies may downgrade France's debt risk, complicating fiscal adjustments amid political resistance.