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Paris Strengthens Role as European Financial Hub After Continued Post-Brexit Relocation

Paris continues to consolidate its position as a leading EU financial center, supporting more than 347,000 jobs in financial services and recording a €13 billion trade surplus in the sector. Authorities say global institutions continue shifting operations to maintain direct access to EU markets.
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