Is France heading for a Greek-style debt crisis?

Investors have been rattled by political paralysis and parlous public finances

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U.S. investors watch French budget mess amid memories of eurozone debt crisis

Bond-market participants in the U.S. and abroad were zeroing in Tuesday on the possibility that French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government could fall and assessing whether this could turn ...
MarketWatch - 3h
France is on the political brink — again

Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen
Financial Times - 5h
What will happen if France’s government loses no-confidence vote?

Decision to push through budget has led to censure motions from left and far-right that could trigger fresh political crisis. French government faces no-confidence vote on Wednesday . France’s ...
The Guardian - 1d
France’s Prime Minister Could Be Forced to Resign This Week. Here’s What Could Happen Next.

A vote by Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.
The New York Times - 11h
France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?

France’s minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vow to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s Cabinet
ABC News - 7h
3 reasons to consider credit card debt forgiveness this December

This month could be an ideal time to settle your credit card debt for less than what you owe. Here's why.
CBS News - 1d
World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.
The New York Times - 9h
What credit card debt relief options work best with bad credit?

A damaged credit score can complicate the debt relief process, but you still have plenty of options to consider.
CBS News - 5h
3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025

If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.
CBS News - 4h
Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse

Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.
BBC News - 1d