France GDP per capita slips below EU average as growth lags

France's 2026 growth is among the weakest in Europe, pushing its GDP per capita below the EU average for the first time in recent memory. The data point to a structural slowdown relative to peers, raising questions about fiscal sustainability and competitiveness. The trend is confirmed by official statistics but the underlying causes remain debated.

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