Key charts to understand the French public finance crisis
Le Monde breaks down the stakes surrounding French debt, deficits and interest rates.

In an analysis by its Decoders team, Le Monde presents the main indicators of French public finances, questioning the urgency of taking action on the debt issue.
The article offers a series of explanatory charts designed to illuminate public debate on the country's budgetary situation.
Sources
- Comprendre la crise des finances publiques françaises en graphiques : dette, déficits et taux d’intérêt — Le Monde — Une
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