A look at France’s public debt as economy takes center stage in French election

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France's public debt has reached record levels during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, causing concern ahead of next year's election…

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  • France's public debt has reached record levels during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, causing concern ahead of next year's election…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:30:24 UTC.

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