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France Freezes Spending Amid €6B Iran War Impact

4/22/2026

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  • France has announced a spending freeze to manage a €6 billion economic impact from the Iran war.
  • The government is implementing support measures for businesses and households.
  • The government is increasing defense spending.
  • France is dealing with rising borrowing costs to meet budget deficit targets.
  • Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, was nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump for the next Federal Reserve chair and faced Senate confirmation scrutiny.