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French Housing Market Remains Under Pressure as High Rates Restrict Mortgage Access

Residential transactions continued to decline across France, with cities including Lyon and Marseille recording notable price corrections as elevated borrowing costs keep many middle-income buyers out of the market.
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Public Transport Strikes Disrupt Commuters in Central and Southern France

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National Rally Threatens to Block French Budget Measures Over Energy Taxes

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Air France Orders New Airbus Jets to Replace Older Aircraft

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French Wine Harvest Forecast Cut After Heat and Grape Disease

The Agriculture Ministry lowered production estimates for Bordeaux and Burgundy after late-summer heat and crop disease damaged vineyards, threatening to reduce wine export volu...
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