https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-public-debt-soars-to-a-record-119-of-gdpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-public-debt-soars-to-a-record-119-of-gdphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-public-debt-soars-to-a-record-119-of-gdp#u94354Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:26:34 +0000France recorded a historic public debt high of 119% of gross domestic product at the end of the second quarter, totaling 3,595.5 billion euros. The escalating debt burden comes as borrowing costs surge and Covid-era debt obligations come due. In response, France plans to sell a record 340 billion euros of bonds in 2027 and has presented a belt-tightening budget featuring deficit cuts and spending freezes to calm investors ahead of the upcoming presidential election.Why it mattersThe mounting debt level places intense pressure on French public finances as rising interest costs complicate upcomi