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France's Budget Deficit Rises Despite Revenue Increase

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France's state budget deficit increased by 6.4% to 106.8 billion euros in the first half of 2026, driven by rising expenditures, particularly interest on debt and military spending. The increase in interest rates also contributed to the widening deficit, adding more than 5 billion euros to the budget.

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