
For not having imposed the structural reforms of its neighbors, France is seeing its debt soar.
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French public debt reaches 3,400 billion euros, in a context of lack of structural reforms.
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.
“It is high time to clean the Augean stables”: Marine Le Pen castigates the “record rates” of French debt
“The rates at which France borrows have reached sad records since the financial crisis of 2008,” the boss of the RN underlined on X, the day after a new surge in sovereign debt.

The office supplies distributor Office Depot has declared itself insolvent and is requesting its placement in compulsory liquidation with continuation of activity to find a buyer. The company now only has 27 stores and 185 employees.

According to the Ipsos BVA barometer for Qualisocial, 74% of employees consider harassment to be widespread in the workplace. Despite better legislative information, 77% struggle to recognize these situations, against a backdrop of economic and political pressures.

France's ten-year borrowing rate has reached its highest level since 2002. Expert François Ecalle warns of a loss of control over public debt which is increasing faster than economic activity.

The government presents its finance bill for 2027 providing for an increase in VAT from 10 to 20% on pay television. A measure criticized by the seven professional French sports leagues.

French public debt reached a new record at 3,400 billion euros, placing the country in a bad position in Europe while the Fitch agency must decide on its sovereign rating.

More than one in seven organic professionals inspected in 2024 and 2025 were flagged by the DGCCRF for fraudulent practices, such as the sale of conventional mushrooms or meat labeled organic.