France Reports Modest Quarterly Economic Growth of 0.2%
In the second quarter of 2026, France experienced a modest economic growth rate of 0.2% compared to the prior quarter. This was supported by domestic demand but fell short of forecasts for annual GDP expansion. The country's quarterly growth matched that of the previous period, though its annual growth has slowed significantly since the post-pandemic recovery phase. The weak performance in annual terms marks one of the slowest rates observed since the economic rebound following the pandemic. This suggests a potential slowdown in momentum despite some resilience from internal demand factors.
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