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BUSINESS● LOWAug 28 · Aug 28, 2026, 12:49 PM

French economy stagnates as deficit persists, complicating budget plans

Le Monde [en] · western europe

France posted zero growth in the second quarter after a first-quarter decline, INSEE said Friday, as the public deficit held steady and interest rates rose, complicating an already difficult 2026 budget and clouding prospects for the next one.

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