# France’s public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP

https://mins.news/en/item/78867

- euronews, 2026-09-29 14:48 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/29/frances-public-debt-soars-to-a-record-119-of-gdp

> France’s public debt reached €3,595.5 billion at the end of June, or 119% of GDP, according to Insee. The record level is expected to rise further as the economic outlook deteriorates.

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