EconomyFrench economy ‘headed for a wall’ as GDP shrinks, finance minister warns
France’s economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter, while inflation rose more than expected. Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned that the economy could be “headed for a wall” unless parliament soon approves a budget to reduce the deficit. Further nationwide protests this weekend are making spending cuts harder.
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French economy ‘headed for a wall’ as GDP shrinks, finance minister warns
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