Bank of France Sees Economy Expanding Despite Political Risks

France’s economy will continue to expand in the fourth quarter despite heightened political and budget uncertainty continuing to weigh on businesses, the central bank said.

After a surprisingly strong third quarter when investment and exports drove a 0.5% increase in output, gross domestic product will expand “slightly” in the final three months of 2025, according to the Bank of France’s monthly survey of 8,500 firms and recent activity indicators.