Unemployment in France Rises to 7.9% in 2025, Complicating Macron's Employment Goals
France's unemployment rate rose to 7.9% in 2025, driven by youth joblessness and precarious employment, challenging the government’s employment targets.
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Rising Unemployment in France Casts Doubt on Macron's Full Employment Promise for 2027
France’s unemployment rate rises to 7.9% at the end of 2025, undermining President Macron’s goal of full employment by 2027, especially with youth unemployment soaring.
France Sees Significant Rise in Unemployment in 2025 as Job Seekers Increase by Nearly 7%
Official data reveal France's unemployment rose 6.8% in 2025, with political and economic factors impacting labor market stability.
French Political Leaders Face Mounting Vulnerabilities Amid Employment Policy Critiques
Political vulnerabilities in France are amplified by ineffective labor policies that undermine social protection and fuel political tensions, experts say.
French Economy Faces Inevitable Decline Amid Industrial Struggles and Talent Drain, While Social Housing Remains a Stabilizing Force
Amidst industrial decline and foreign control, France's economy faces a gloomy outlook in 2025, with social housing providing vital economic stability and social cohesion.
France Faces Labor Market Decline Amidst Demographic Crisis and Rising Unemployment
France faces a looming decline in its active workforce around 2035 due to demographic trends, alongside rising unemployment, challenging employment and pension systems.
Recruitment Crisis Weakens Social Economy Sector in Grand Est
The social economy sector in Grand Est struggles with major recruitment challenges that threaten service delivery, prompting initiatives to improve work conditions and employment stability.
Grand Est Artisan Sector Faces Unprecedented Recruitment Challenges Amid Employment Declines
The artisanal sector in Grand Est is experiencing historic recruitment difficulties and employment declines, notably due to the energy crisis, despite earlier robust growth.