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France’s Public Finances Remain a Major Political Challenge Ahead of Budget Decisions

The French government continues to face pressure to reduce budget deficits while protecting key areas such as defense, healthcare, and education. Fiscal choices are expected to remain a central political issue as France prepares its next budget framework.
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