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French deficit hits lowest forecast level at just over half of one percent
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France's public budget recorded a surplus for the final three months, bringing its overall 2025 fiscal year to record low levels with an estimated primary balance improvement and total government spending down by approximately €18 billion compared to projections made at the start of March according to Insee data released on Monday.
Key Points
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1The French government's budget deficit for 2025 is lower than initially predicted.
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2According to the Insee data released on March 27th by SudOuest, France recorded a public debt-to-GDP ratio of exactly five point one percent in Q1.
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