
France's public debt has reached a new record of 3,400 billion euros, according to an article which highlights that the country is locked into the role of "Europe's dunce" due to the absence of structural reforms compared to its European neighbors, while the Fitch agency must decide on the French sovereign debt rating this Friday.
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French public debt has reached a new record of 3,400 billion euros, in a context where the country is criticized for not having undertaken structural reforms compared to its European neighbors, while the rating agency Fitch must decide on the rating of France's sovereign debt this Friday.
Public debt breaks a new record at 3,400 billion euros, France locks itself into the role of Europe's dunce
DECRYPTION - For not having imposed the structural reforms of its neighbors, France is seeing its debt soar.
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INFOGRAPHIC â The rating agency must decide on Franceâs sovereign debt rating this Friday.
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