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France records a record deficit of 107 billion euros in six months

France's state deficit reaches 106.8 billion euros in the first half of 2026.

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The fact

This deterioration in public finances exceeds 2025 levels, despite recovery efforts.

The government must now justify this budgetary trajectory to Brussels.

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Why it matters

Ce déficit record illustre les difficultés structurelles de la France à maîtriser ses finances publiques, avec des implications directes pour les négociations avec l'Union européenne sur les règles budgétaires.

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