FranceAccording to the Insee's first estimate for the second quarter of 2026, France's GDP grew by 0.2%, driven primarily by exports and a rebound in domestic demand. This growth was slightly below the French National Institute of Statistics' previous forecast of 0.3%. The increase follows a 0.1% contraction in the first quarter. Domestic consumption rose by 0.2%, supported by spending on manufactured goods and services, though food and energy consumption declined. Public administration spending also increased. Industrial manufacturing slowed slightly, while service sector output accelerated. Exports rebounded strongly, but inventory changes had a negative impact on GDP growth.
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