# In charts: How one of the world’s biggest economies got trapped by debt

https://mins.news/en/item/97667

- CNBC, 2026-10-13 08:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/13/france-2027-budget-debt.html

> France is opening debate on its 2027 budget as large deficits, rising debt and student protests intensify pressure on lawmakers.

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