France's debt reaches three-decade high as austerity measures intensify
France's debt hits three-decade high at 121.7% GDP by 2027 despite 54 billion euro austerity measures.
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France Economic Outlook 2026-2027
France's economic projections and fiscal policy developments for 2026-2027, including debt forecasts, budget adjustments, and deficit reduction measures.
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Mayotte has significant foreign-born population
According to INSEE data, Mayotte has approximately 323,000 inhabitants as of January 1, 2026. Roughly half of the population is of foreign nationality, reflecting substantial immigration from neighboring Comoros and increasing arrivals of asylum seekers from the Great Lakes region (Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda).
Édouard Philippe proposes immigration restrictions for Mayotte
Édouard Philippe, Horizons candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, proposed multiple measures to restrict immigration to Mayotte on Friday, August 21. The proposals include suspending new asylum requests, suspending family reunification rights, suspending jus soli (birthright citizenship), and creating a return center in East Africa to facilitate deportations back to the region.
Marine Le Pen won 59% of Mayotte votes in 2022 presidential election
In the second round of the 2022 French presidential election, Marine Le Pen obtained 59% of the vote in Mayotte, indicating strong support for the far-right candidate in the territory.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticizes Philippe's immigration proposals
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise and presidential candidate, rejected Philippe's immigration proposals as 'aberrant, ridiculous and provocative' on Friday, August 21. Mélenchon argued that such measures cannot be implemented and criticized the implication of rejecting people at sea.
Philippe responds to Mélenchon's criticism during Mayotte visit
During a campaign visit to Mayotte on Saturday, August 22, Édouard Philippe responded to Mélenchon's criticism of his immigration proposals. Philippe invited Mélenchon to visit Mayotte and observe firsthand the impacts of migration on residents' daily lives, including challenges with water distribution, school organization, and access to healthcare.
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Glucksmann unveils education platform with teacher pay and class size reforms
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Le Pen maintains commanding polling lead across all 2027 scenarios
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