Tag #French Economy

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France Unveils Citizen Investment Fund to Double Military Spending

The French government launched a citizen investment fund for the military industry, aiming to double defense spending to €100 billion by 2030, despite economic challenges and public sensitivity to social programs.

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France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High

France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.

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France's 2024 Public Deficit Reaches 5.8% of GDP

France's 2024 public deficit reached 5.8% of GDP, exceeding initial projections despite being slightly better than anticipated, due to higher public spending and slower revenue growth, increasing its public debt to over €3.3 trillion.

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France Targets 3% Public Deficit by 2029 Amidst Trade Tensions

The French government aims to reduce its public deficit to 3% of GDP by 2029, despite increased defense spending and trade tensions with the U.S., projecting a 5.4% deficit this year compared to 6% last year.

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Trump's Tariff Threat Exacerbates French Champagne Industry Crisis

US President Trump's threat to impose tariffs of up to 200% on European alcohol, including French champagne, adds to the industry's existing problems with falling sales due to inflation and increased competition from cheaper alternatives, potentially leading to a significant economic crisis.

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US Tariffs Threaten French Champagne Industry

President Trump's threat to impose 200% tariffs on European alcohol could devastate French Champagne exports to the US, its top market, further impacting an already struggling industry facing declining sales due to inflation and climate change.

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France Faces Skills Crisis, Driving Corporate Training Investment

French Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvier announced increased investment in education on January 22, 2025, citing France's falling OECD rankings in skills and productivity and a projected shortage of 54,000 engineers within five years, prompting companies to create their own training programs.

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France's April 2025 Welfare Reforms: Winners and Losers

France's April 2025 social welfare changes include a 1.7% increase in RSA and Prime d'activité, offset by reduced unemployment benefits and potentially higher notary fees; impacting household budgets differently.

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France's 2024 Deficit: -5.8% of GDP, Exceeding EU Targets

France's 2024 budget deficit is finalized at -5.8% of GDP, exceeding the EU's 3% target but better than initially projected; national debt reached a record 113% of GDP in Q4 2024, raising concerns about France's long-term fiscal health.

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US Tariff Threat Devastates French Champagne Industry

President Trump threatened a 200% tariff on European spirits, including French Champagne, which could devastate the industry after sales already fell 10% due to high prices and competition from cheaper alternatives like Prosecco. France exported €3.8 billion worth of wine and spirits to the US in 20...

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Record-Breaking Top Afep Event Highlights French Business Resilience

The 7th Top Afep speed-dating event, held on Saturday at the Palais d'Iéna, facilitated a record 1649 meetings between 300 entrepreneurs and 50 executives from major French companies, exceeding last year's 940 meetings, showcasing resilience amidst economic uncertainty.

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France's Reindustrialization Slowdown in 2024

France's 2024 reindustrialization efforts significantly slowed, with net factory creation turning negative (-5) for the first time since 2022, despite positive growth in specific sectors like green technology and healthcare; this decline is attributed to a weak global economy and geopolitical uncert...

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