France reaches highest unemployment rate since 2021 at 8.3%
France's unemployment rate rose to 8.3% in the second quarter of 2026.
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The fact
This marks a three-year high, according to data released on Friday.
The government expects a lasting deterioration in the labor market.
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Why it matters
Cette hausse pourrait entraîner des ajustements des politiques publiques d'emploi et impacter les prévisions budgétaires de l'État pour 2027.
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