Ah, but the rebuilding from the riots will boost GDP in Q4.
(hopefully by enough to offset the decline in tourism)
From Semafor, October 30:
France’s economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter, adding to a pile of worries over the European power’s fortunes in the run-up to divisive presidential elections. The latest figures come with investors already concerned over rising debt levels, a yawning budget deficit, and mounting public frustration over service provision; recent polls suggest the far right and far left are in the lead ahead of April elections....
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