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title: "France jobless rate hits 8.1% as inflation accelerates"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286222670.md"
description: "France's jobless rate rose to 8.1% in Q1 2026, with an increase of 68,000 unemployed compared to the previous quarter. Inflation also accelerated, reaching 2.2% in April, driven by rising energy and petroleum prices. This unemployment figure exceeded forecasts of 7.8%, indicating more significant economic challenges than anticipated."
datetime: "2026-05-13T08:23:18.000Z"
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# France jobless rate hits 8.1% as inflation accelerates

Jobless rate jumps: Unemployment in France reached 8.1% in Q1 2026, with 68,000 more people out of work compared to the previous quarter. Inflation pressures mount: April inflation rose to 2.2%, fueled by higher energy and petroleum product prices. Expectations beaten: The unemployment rate topped forecasts of 7.8%, pointing to deeper-than-expected economic challenges.

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