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French Presidential Candidates Clash Over Debt in First Debate
In the first French presidential debate, candidates from across the political spectrum sparred over economic policy, with a sharp left-right divide emerging on how to address the country's mounting national debt.
28 Aug, 07:25 — 28 Aug, 10:22
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bloombergHigh4h ago
First French Presidential Debate Dominated by Debt Woes
France’s first presidential election debate was largely consumed by bickering among the candidates on how to deal with the country’s swelling debt, including a dispute over a far-left proposal to simply cancel a portion of it. Bloomberg Economics' Antonio Barroso has more details. (Source: Bloomberg)
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French presidential candidates gather for first debate as left-right divide emerges on economic issues
Seven presidential hopefuls debated their positions on taxes, pensions, debt and labor costs on Thursday at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, at the invitation of France's largest employers' federation.
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