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France Faces Economic Turmoil Amid Political Crisis

France Faces Economic Turmoil Amid Political Crisis

France’s finances are in disarray, with analysts warning of mounting debt, fiscal strain, and the risk of further credit downgrades as the government grapples with widespread protests and political instability.
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