French unemployment could reach 8.2% in 2026, a 7-year high
France's unemployment rate is expected to rise to 8.2% in 2026, according to economists.
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It already crossed the 8% threshold in the first quarter, reaching 8
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It already crossed the 8% threshold in the first quarter, reaching 8.1%
The fact
It already crossed the 8% threshold in the first quarter, reaching 8.1%.
This increase is driven by fewer job offers and rising business failures.
Why it matters
Ce niveau de chômage, inédit depuis 2019, reflète un marché du travail fragilisé par la croissance atone et les tensions économiques. Il pourrait peser sur les finances publiques et les réformes sociales.