# France on the brink of recession as GDP falls and budget deadlock persists

https://mins.news/en/item/122930

- euronews, 2026-10-30 17:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/30/french-economy-on-brink-of-recession-amid-gdp-fall-rising-borrowing-costs-and-budget-deadl

> France has recorded no growth this year, with GDP shrinking 0.1% from July to September. The government is pressing parties to adopt the 2027 budget as it seeks to restore financial credibility.

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