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France records more deaths than births for first time since end of second world war

Country joins EU neighbours in demographic crunch of ageing population and falling birthrate

The Guardian - UK

France records more deaths than births for first time since 1945

Fewer babies, more elderly people, rising life expectancy: France has gradually changed and is now at a demographic turning point. For the first time since World War II, there were more deaths than births, according to the national statistics institute Insee.

Radio France Internationale

French inflation eases on energy costs ahead of eurozone data release

Energy prices fell more dramatically in December while food prices increased at a faster rate.

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Income gap in France grows as richest households pull further ahead

France's wealthiest people are typically men in their fifties and sixties, living in Paris as part of a childless couple and working as executives or running their own businesses. This snapshot of the super-rich emerges from a study published by France's national statistics institute, which also reveals a dramatic widening…

Radio France Internationale

France faces homelessness crisis as deaths and child poverty soar

France experienced a record surge in homeless deaths in 2024, with 912 people dying while living without stable housing, according to figures released Thursday by the collective Les Morts de la Rue.

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France’s share of foreigners lower than in most EU countries

Six million foreigners live legally in France, new statistics show. Foreign residents made up just under 9 percent of the French population in 2024 – a proportion that remains below the European Union average.

Radio France Internationale

Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU?

The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.

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French national debt under presidents Chirac, Sarkozy, Hollande and Macron: a look at the numbers

French national debt has grown steadily over the last 30 years. It is the sum of all public deficits accumulated since the mid-1970s. To compare the amount of national debt to the government’s financing capacity, it is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) – debt-to-GDP ratio – which…

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Who earns the most in France? Official stats and job listings reveal best-paying jobs

Managers and executives are among the highest-paid professionals in France, regardless of industry. But only five positions exceed an annual net salary of €100,000.

Euronews

France sees immigration shift as more educated Africans arrive than Europeans

More immigrants coming to France have degrees – and most now come from Africa rather than the rest of Europe, new figures from the country’s statistics bureau show.

Radio France Internationale

Trump claims shrinking US economy ‘nothing to do with tariffs’ as GDP drop raises risk of recession – as it happened

US on brink of ‘Trumpcession’ after jump in imports weighs down GDP… US president blames predecessor

The Guardian - UK

Why do women in France still earn less than men?

France's gender equality legislation has helped narrow the pay gap by a third over the last 30 years. But women in the private sector still earn an average of 22 percent less than their male counterparts. RFI looks at what's behind the gap and what could be done to close…

Radio France Internationale

French Economy Shrinks As Political Crisis Eclipses Olympic Boost

The French economy grew 1.1 percent in 2024 but shrank in the fourth quarter as a political crisis gripped the country after a boost from the Paris Olympic Games, official data showed Thursday.

International Business Times

Birthrate falls to post-war low as French people have less children

Births in France fell last year to their lowest annual number since the end of World War II in 1945, the national statistics bureau said on Tuesday.

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Paris population drops as housing costs drive residents to the suburbs

Paris has lost more than 136,000 residents in 11 years as high rents and a shortage of homes drive people from the French capital, new figures show. An ongoing trend since the 1950s, the population decline cannot be explained by demographic factors alone.

Fortune

The French aren’t spending. Inflation is down, but people aren't opening their wallets. Here's why

With consumer prices still inflated the French are becoming far more picky about how they spend their spare time and cash.

Radio France Internationale

Hotel occupancy fell this summer in France despite Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games had no positive impact on tourism, particularly in terms of hotel stays, according to a report by France's national statistics agency, Insee. In the Paris region, the number of overnight stays actually declined more sharply compared to other parts of France.

International Business Times

France, Spain Log Solid Growth In Second Quarter

The French economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, official data showed Tuesday, giving a boost to the eurozone.

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Germany on brink of recession; eurozone beats forecasts with 0.3% growth; US job openings fall – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including growth figures from across the eurozone

The Independent UK

As Olympic hosts, 'Les Français' are in the spotlight. Here's why the French can't be pigeon-holed

The Olympic Games are putting the French in the spotlight, as the hosts

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French Economy Expected To Grow 0.3% In Q2

INSEE report forecasts 0.3% growth for the French economy in Q2, signaling a positive shift and potential rebound.

Al Jazeera

Why is France revoking birthright citizenship in Mayotte?

France announces constitutional amendment aimed at curbing immigration in its overseas territory near Madagascar.

International Business Times

France Plans To Revoke Birthplace Citizenship In Mayotte

French authorities on Sunday announced a controversial plan to amend the Constitution to revoke birthplace citizenship on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte, which has been struggling with social unrest and a crippling migration crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Paris population continues to shrink as cost of living rises

Paris may be losing its allure judging by new figures that show the population of the world's most visited city has been dwindling by about 12,000 people a year since 2015.

Radio France Internationale

Why do France's overseas territories have a diabetes problem?

A study by the national public health institute reveals alarming rates of type 2 diabetes among residents of France's overseas territories, where the chronic illness is two times as common as it is on the French mainland. What explains the disparity?

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