In France, Public Debt Rises to 119% of GDP a Few Months After the Presidential Election

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Public debt is expected to increase to 119.3% of GDP by the end of this year and to 121.7% in 2027.

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French public debt increased further in the second quarter, reaching nearly 3.6 billion euros, or 119% of gross domestic product (GDP), announced on Tuesday 29 September INSEE, before a record expected in 2027. A very uncomfortable situation just a few months before the elections.

Capital.fr

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France's public debt continues to rise, reaching 3,595.5 billion euros at the end of the second quarter, or 119% of gross domestic product. Above all, net debt increases more than gross debt.

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French public debt reached 119% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026, a record since 1946. With an anemic growth of 0.5%, the ratio cannot decline without massive budget cuts. The 74 billion interest rates...

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Since 2024, taxes, taxes and contributions have increased by 36.7 billion euros, according to Rexecode. At the end of June, the public debt amounted to 3,595.5 billion, or 119% of GDP. The additional revenue absorbed part of the deficit without interrupting debt.