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French Public Debt Reaches Record High of 119% of GDP in Q2 2023

French debt hits 119% of GDP, highest since 1946

French Parents' Inventiveness Leads to Eightfold Increase in Baby Names Over 80 Years

French baby names explode eightfold in 80 years

Bank of France Predicts Slow Growth, Emphasizes Economic Resilience

Bank of France forecasts 0.4% growth, highlights resilience

France's 2026 growth forecast cut to 0.4%

France's economic growth forecast for 2026 has been lowered to 0.4% by INSEE, a significant decrease from previous projections. This slowdown places France behind other major advanced economies and the Eurozone average.

France's economy stagnates in Q2, budget concerns rise

France's economic growth was flat in the second quarter, following a contraction in the first, according to the Insee. This stagnation raises concerns about the 2026 budget and public deficit amid rising interest rates.

Heatwaves cost France 10-15 billion euros, minister says

France's ecological transition minister, Monique Barbut, stated that heatwaves have cost the country between 10 and 15 billion euros, according to INSEE estimates. The minister announced the figure during a crisis meeting on drought.

France's Unemployment Rate Rises to Highest Since 2020; Minister Defends Government's Record

France unemployment hits highest since 2020; minister defends record

France Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.3%, Highest Since Autumn 2020

France unemployment rate hits 8.3%, highest since autumn 2020

France's Birth Rate Continues Decline in First Half of 2026, Insee Reports

France birth rate falls again in early 2026

Spain's Inflation Rises to 3.5% in July Driven by Fuel and Electricity Costs

Spain's Inflation Hits 3.5% in July

Insee is the French national institute of statistics and economic studies responsible for official economic data.