France's Public Debt Exceeds €3.5 Trillion, Reaching Record High

France's public debt has surpassed €3.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, reaching a historic record high. This significant increase has raised concerns about the country's financial stability.

25 Jun, 10:50 — 25 Jun, 10:50

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le-mondeHigh45d ago

France's public debt soars above €3.5 trillion

France's debt reached €3.536 trillion at the end of March, the national statistics agency said on Thursday. This amounts to 117.5% of GDP, nearly as high as it was after the Covid-19 pandemic, and the increase shows no sign of slowing down.

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First report: le-monde · 25 Jun, 10:50|Full coverage: 4 · 7h|Window: 7h

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le-monde25 Jun, 10:50First to report

France's public debt soars above €3.5 trillion

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iefimerida25 Jun, 16:20

Γαλλία: Το πρώτο τρίμηνο του 2026 το δημόσιο χρέος ξεπέρασε τα 3,5 τρισεκατομμύρια ευρώ

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newsbeast25 Jun, 17:25

Γαλλία: Ιστορικό ρεκόρ για το δημόσιο χρέος – Ξεπέρασε τα 3,5 τρισεκατομμύρια ευρώ

le-figaro25 Jun, 17:49Latest update

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France's Public Debt Exceeds €3.5 Trillion, Reaching Record High

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France's public debt soars above €3.5 trillion

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France's public debt soars above €3.5 trillion

Γαλλία: Το πρώτο τρίμηνο του 2026 το δημόσιο χρέος ξεπέρασε τα 3,5 τρισεκατομμύρια ευρώ

Γαλλία: Ιστορικό ρεκόρ για το δημόσιο χρέος – Ξεπέρασε τα 3,5 τρισεκατομμύρια ευρώ

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