Facing a Weakening Economy, France Forced to Cut Spending

Feb 23, 2024 00:01 EST

France is entering an era of belt-tightening, as the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, economic slowdowns in Germany and China and record-high interest rates take a bigger-than-expected toll on growth.

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Facing a Weakening Economy, France Forced to Cut Spending

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