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France's unemployment hits 8.1% in first quarter, worrying peak

France's unemployment rate reached 8.1% in the first quarter, marking a peak according to International Labour Organization standards.

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This increase occurs in an economic context marked by persistent labor market tensions.

Detailed data on unemployment in France reveals significant regional and sectoral disparities.

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