The French economy is lagging behind European growth rates

According to the results of 2025, the French economy is expected to be among the outsiders of the eurozone in terms of growth rates. According to the latest forecasts, the country's gross domestic product will increase by only 0.6%, which is significantly lower than the European average. After a weak start to the year, analysts do not expect a significant improvement in the dynamics: in the second, third and fourth quarters, growth is projected at just 0.2% for each period.

The main sources of economic recovery in France are gradually losing strength. If in 2023-2024 the country demonstrated relative resilience to external challenges, this year the situation looks less encouraging. Among the key uncertainties are Germany's plans to change the structure of public spending, which affects the pan-European economic environment, as well as the lack of clear guidelines in France's domestic fiscal policy.

Consumer demand continues to be weak. Household spending is at a low level, despite record levels of savings. The high level of savings reflects the continued lack of confidence of the population in the prospects for economic stability and highlights the difficulty of restoring domestic demand, which traditionally plays an important role in maintaining growth rates.