france8.3 %Unemployment in France rose to 8.3% in the first quarter of 2026, despite a record employmen…✓ Confirmed · 2 sources

Emmanuel Macron fails to achieve full employment despite record employment rate

Unemployment in France rose to 8.3% in the first quarter of 2026, despite a record employment rate.

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Job creation is strong, but public deficit remains a barrier to reducing unemployment.

This outcome contrasts with the initial goals of Macron’s term.

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