Economics

French Economic Recovery Remains on Track Despite Omicron Surge

Bank of France survey shows 6.7% GDP expansion in 2021
Supply constraints are easing for industry and construction

France's Economy Is Back to Pre-Covid Levels and Growing — Photographer: Benjamin Girette/Bloomberg

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By William Horobin

January 11, 2022 at 7:30 PM UTC

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France’s economic recovery is proving almost immune to disruption from the wave of omicron infections and is set to get extra support as supply constraints start to ease, according the central bank’s monthly business report.