"An Air Hole Specific to the French Economy": the Government Lowers Its Growth Forecast to 0.5% in 2026
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French officials have sounded the alarm about the state of the French economy, while the country is being tested amid geopolitical uncertainty. The warning was issued by French officials, including Economy Minister Roland Leskier, who announced that economic growth will be anemic in 2026 (0.5%) and former Commissioner and Minister Pierre Moscovici, who however clarified that "France will not become Greece". Leskier, during a press conference he …
According to the government's forecasts, growth will be twice as low as originally envisaged in 2026. The Minister of the Economy expects 0.5%, with a deficit of more than 5%. Inflation, on the other hand, rebounds and is expected to continue in 2027. - "An air hole specific to the French economy": the government lowers its growth forecast to 0.5% in 2026 (Economy).
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French Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced on Friday that economic growth will reach 0.5 percent this year, below the latest forecast of 0.7 percent. He also admitted that the budget deficit will exceed the previously projected 5 percent, but did not provide a specific figure.
Economy Minister Roland Leskier predicts anemic growth of 0.5% in 2026 and a deficit of over 5%
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