# Unrest-hit France faces Moody’s ratings verdict

https://mins.news/en/item/112562

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 11:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/unrest-hit-france-poised-moodys-ratings-verdict-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adb3e4ade7d36000197d7a4

> France faces the risk of a ratings downgrade on Friday, adding pressure on a government already struggling to contain social unrest and shore up strained public finances.

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