
Is France in 2026, Greece in 2009?
France’s gap between what it produces, public spending and what taxpayers finance is cause for concern. Unlike Greece, it’s not too late to salvage its economy, so what are France’s options?
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France’s gap between what it produces, public spending and what taxpayers finance is cause for concern. Unlike Greece, it’s not too late to salvage its economy, so what are France’s options?

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