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France’s government debt reaches 119% of annual national income
France owes an amount equal to 119% of the income its economy produces in a year.
The EU considers a debt level of up to 60% desirable.
The report discusses what France’s high debt means and warns that government debts could keep growing.
France’s government debt has reached 119% of its annual national income.
The European Union considers a debt level of no more than 60% desirable.
The figures were discussed by Wilson Boldewijn and Cardano market analyst Corné van Zeijl.
- Who
- France’s government; the report also names Wilson Boldewijn and Cardano market analyst Corné van Zeijl.
- What
- Government debt has reached 119% of annual national income.
- When
- The article was published on 9 October 2026.
- Where
- France.
- Why
- Not stated
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- France’s government debt
- 119% of annual national income
- EU desirable debt level
- No more than 60%
- Discussion participants
- Wilson Boldewijn and Corné van Zeijl
- Analyst’s firm
- Cardano
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