France’s Public Deficit Hits 5.1% of GDP in Q1 2026
France’s public deficit reached 5.1% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from Eurostat. This fiscal gap, combined with a public debt level that has climbed to 117.6% of GDP, places the French economy under significant pressure as it navigates European Union budgetary constraints and rising borrowing … Read more