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European Commission Warns French Growth Will Remain Weak as Energy Prices Rise

Brussels maintained its forecast for French economic growth at 0.8% this year, citing higher energy costs linked to instability in the Middle East that are weighing on consumer spending and keeping public finances under pressure.
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