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France Cuts Annual GDP Growth Forecast as Consumption Remains Weak

France’s national statistics institute has lowered its annual economic growth projection, citing persistent weakness in domestic consumption and stagnation across the wider eurozone economy.
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Nantes Launches Urban Tree-Planting Drive to Reduce Heat-Island Effects

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French National Library Acquires Rare 19th-Century Literary Manuscripts

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French Health Authorities Launch Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign

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