# France expects record debt in 2026, nearing 120% of GDP

https://mins.news/en/item/65630

- Reuters, 2026-09-19 16:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/french-finance-ministry-expects-record-debt-2026-reaching-nearly-120-gdp-2026-09-19/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaeb1a989e5cf0001dfbf87

> France’s finance ministry said Saturday that public debt is expected to reach a record 119.3% of economic output in 2026 and rise to 121.7% of GDP in 2027, offering the latest sign of worsening public finances.

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