A fall in exports and a decline in household consumption were behind the contraction, as the country grapples with global shocks including the Iran war and US tariffs.

France’s economy unexpectedly shrank at the start of the year, raising concerns over its resilience to the fallout from the Iran war.

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France's economy shrank slightly in the fourth quarter, flash data showed Thursday, highlighting the urgent need for warring French lawmakers to overcome their differences and agree on a 2025 budget.

PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of ‌France will slightly raise its ‌economic growth forecasts for France, said central bank governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau, who added that the country's ...

France’s economy contracted by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, according to revised data released Friday. The finalized reading marks a downward revision from preliminary ...

Ironing out the 2026 budget of the euro zone's second-largest economy will prove a "demanding" task, French Economy Minister Eric Lombard told CNBC. "2026, yes, it is a very demanding budget, because ...

France’s economy will continue to expand in the fourth quarter despite heightened political and budget uncertainty continuing to weigh on businesses, the central bank said. After a surprisingly strong ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The French government thinks the country has too many days off for its own good, but its proposal to cull some public holidays may not produce much of an economic benefit. Prime ...