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France Forecasts Weak Economic Growth Through 2026 Amid Energy Market Pressures

European Commission projections show French economic growth remaining subdued at 0.8% in 2026 as higher energy costs and the effects of conflict in the Middle East weigh on consumption and industrial activity.
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