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French Prime Minister <strong>Sébastien Lecornu</strong> revealed in a message to his ministers that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could lead to losses for France amounting to at least <strong>€6 billion</strong>. This figure includes <strong>€4 billion</strong> for the government and <strong>€2 billion</strong> for social security.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated that the impact of the ongoing conflict in Iran on the French economy remains moderate. He emphasized that economic growth is in line with government expectations, provided the situation in the region does not worsen.
Dozens of truck and agricultural vehicle drivers staged a slow protest in eastern Paris to express their dissatisfaction with rising fuel prices linked to conflicts in the Middle East. These protests come at a sensitive time as costs are increasing for both drivers and consumers.
The French industry is experiencing negative impacts due to rising fuel prices following over a month of conflict in the Gulf. Sectors reliant on fossil fuels face significant challenges amidst this crisis.