# France’s bond turmoil takes centre stage ahead of ECB rate decision

https://mins.news/en/item/112765

- euronews, 2026-10-23 13:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/23/frances-bond-drama-takes-centre-stage-ahead-of-ecb-rate-decision

> The ECB is expected to keep rates unchanged next week as a sell-off in French bonds tightens borrowing conditions across the eurozone. President Christine Lagarde has said Paris, not Frankfurt, must take the first steps to address France’s debt problems.

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