Is France on the way to a debt crisis? Zahra Fakhri The French economy contracted, contrary to the general trend of the Eurozone. The latest figures indicate a contraction of 0.1% in the French economy in the third quarter of 2026; This too in a situation where the Eurozone economy grew by 0.4%. At the same time, the decrease in investments, the increase in inflation and the increase in the cost of borrowing increased the pressure on the economy of this country. In the financial sector, the government faces a public debt of close to 120% of GDP and a high budget deficit. The plan to reduce expenses and raise taxes to curb the budget deficit must also pass in a parliament that does not have enough political cohesion. Meanwhile, the approach of the presidential election made decision-making about economic reforms more complex. In this video, the economic and political dimensions of the pressures on France are examined. the channel.

Is France on the way to a debt crisis? Zahra Fakhri The French economy contracted, contrary to the general trend of the Eurozone. The latest figures indicate a contraction of 0.1% in the French economy in the third quarter of 2026; This too in a situation where the Eurozone economy grew by 0.4%. At the same time, the decrease in investments, the increase in inflation and the increase in the cost of borrowing increased the pressure on the economy of this country. In the financial sector, the government faces a public debt of close to 120% of GDP and a high budget deficit. The plan to reduce expenses and raise taxes to curb the budget deficit must also pass in a parliament that does not have enough political cohesion. Meanwhile, the approach of the presidential election made decision-making about economic reforms more complex. In this video, the economic and political dimensions of the pressures on France are examined. the channel.