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France now has 2.5 million job seekers, a record level for four years.
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The unemployment rate in France rose to 7.8% at the end of 2025, reaching 2.5 million job seekers, a record level observed for the first time in four years.
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The unemployment rate reached 7.8% at the end of 2025, marking a four-year high with 2.5 million job seekers.
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DECRYPTION - The unemployment rate rose to 7.8% at the end of 2025. France now has 2.5 million job seekers, a record level for four years.
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- What government measures will be taken to counter this increase?





