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BREAKING: France is About To Fall, Here's What Your MUST Know

Aug 27, 2025
France faces the imminent collapse of its government due to budget crises and a risky confidence vote. Political instability looms as economic stagnation grips the nation, leaving citizens dissatisfied. The discussion explores the broader implications of France's struggles, including the overlooked contraction of its economy and rising unemployment. Parallels are drawn with Germany's issues, highlighting a troubling trend of ineffective government spending. Amid this turmoil, a platform aiming to revitalize gold as currency is introduced.
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Political Collapse Signals Economic Failure

  • France's government is likely to collapse after a confidence vote triggered over a debt-cutting budget plan.
  • Political instability reflects deeper economic failure, not the cause of it.
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GDP Growth Hides A Big Output Gap

  • Official GDP figures mask a much larger shortfall: France's latest quarter is about 4% below trend.
  • That missing output matches a severe, persistent shortfall comparable to a historic recession.
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Economy Drives Political Volatility

  • Economic decay drives political volatility, not vice versa, so blaming politics for weak hiring is backwards.
  • Voters reject false recovery narratives once the economy fails to deliver promised improvements.
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