PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost BusinessFrance Faces Economic Crisis Amid Debt and Political Unrest
France is experiencing severe unrest with over half a million protesters opposing rising living costs and declining public services. Initially a student movement over school funding, it expanded nationwide with clashes and looting. The country struggles with high budget deficits, rising debt costs, and weak growth. In 2025, the deficit was 5.1% of GDP and debt 115.6%. The government projects a 5.4% deficit in 2026, missing targets amid political and geopolitical challenges.
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