France's fiscal fault lines | Econ World

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A generational dilemma lies at the heart of France’s financial problems. Older voters rely on a social contract built during decades of stronger growth. But a rising pension bill is sucking resources away from other priorities, including education. Host Carmel Crimmins and correspondent Lee Thomas examine why raising the retirement age has become one of the most contentious issues in French politics and what next year’s presidential election could mean for the country and the eurozone. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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