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French businesses brace for rising bankruptcies amid economic slowdown. Business leaders warn that rising bankruptcies like GiFi's move into judicial recovery demand urgent political debate to address the economic challenges.

Student protests ignite clashes and school closures across France. On November 3, 2026, widespread student protests disrupted state schools, sparking violent clashes and fueling a government-union debate over education unrest.

French Social Security budget for 2027 hits roadblock in National Assembly. The 2027 social security budget was rejected and now heads to the Senate amid planned protests and government moves to advance the bill.

Restrictive policies worsen France's housing crisis, experts say. Experts blame public policy constraints for inflating prices and limiting construction, deepening the housing affordability crisis and rental shortages nationwide.

France's economy stalls in 2026, growth targets face cuts. Economic stagnation persists through 2026 with downward revisions to growth projections, putting France's 2026 economic targets under serious threat.