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Deadly May Heatwave Hits France with Seven Fatalities. France battles a severe early May heatwave causing seven deaths and prompting orange alerts across western departments.

France's Growing Debt Raises Alarm Before 2027 Elections. The outgoing Banque de France governor warns of rising public debt and economic pressures that threaten to burden future generations fiscally.

France Shatters May Temperature Records Amid 2026 Heatwave. An unprecedented May 2026 heatwave breaks national records, triggering widespread heat alerts and government responses.

France Issues Health Warnings as May 2026 Heatwave Breaks Records. Record-breaking May temperatures lead France to issue regional health advisories and orange-level warnings to protect vulnerable groups.

IMF Pushes France to Rein In Public Spending Amid Sluggish Growth. The IMF urges France to tighten fiscal policy as economic growth slows, while Banque de France signals challenges from high public spending.