France’s DEBT CRISIS threatens Eurozone collapse as military spending soars
By ljdevon // 2025-09-10
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France stands on the precipice of financial ruin, dragging the entire Eurozone with it. As Paris spirals deeper into unsustainable debt—now exceeding €3.35 trillion ($3.9 trillion)—political infighting and reckless military spending have turned the nation into a ticking fiscal bomb. The French government’s desperate austerity measures, including slashing public sector jobs and welfare, have sparked nationwide outrage while failing to address the root of the crisis: a corrupt system prioritizing war profiteering over its own citizens. Meanwhile, the European Union watches nervously as France’s financial instability threatens to unravel the bloc’s already fragile economy. Key points:
  • France’s national debt has surged to 113% of GDP, projected to hit 125% by 2030, far exceeding EU limits.
  • Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s proposed €43.8 billion austerity plan—including welfare cuts and public holiday eliminations—has triggered mass opposition.
  • Despite fiscal collapse warnings, Macron plans to double military spending to €64 billion by 2027, citing unsubstantiated "Russian threats."
  • Polls show 67% of French citizens want Macron to resign, with 81% demanding a new prime minister.
  • Experts warn France’s debt crisis could destabilize the entire Eurozone, with ING calling it a “ticking bomb” for EU financial markets.

A nation drowning in debt while elites wage war

France’s financial crisis is not accidental—it is the direct result of decades of unchecked borrowing, corporate bailouts, and militarization at the expense of its people. Prime Minister Bayrou admitted the grim reality: “The youngest French people will pay this debt for the rest of their lives.” Yet, while pensions and social services face brutal cuts, Macron’s government funnels billions into NATO-aligned military expansion, echoing the same warmongering rhetoric that has bankrupted nations throughout history. The hypocrisy is staggering. As Bayrou warns that France’s debt grows by €5,000 per second, Macron accelerates defense spending under the pretext of a nonexistent Russian invasion threat. Kremlin officials have repeatedly dismissed these claims as “nonsense,” pointing instead to NATO’s aggressive posturing as the real destabilizing force. But facts don’t matter to a regime addicted to perpetual war.

Austerity for the people, prosperity for the war machine

The French public isn’t buying the government’s narrative. An Elabe poll reveals 76% believe Bayrou’s austerity plan won’t fix the debt crisis, while 82% see it as socially unjust. The backlash is so severe that Macron’s approval ratings have cratered, with two-thirds of citizens demanding his resignation. Yet, rather than heed the people, the ruling elite doubles down—sacrificing the working class to feed the military-industrial complex. This isn’t governance; it’s economic warfare against the populace. While Macron pledges €6.5 billion in extra military funds, pensions freeze, public sector jobs vanish, and welfare programs collapse. The message is clear: The French people exist to fund endless wars, not to thrive.

The Eurozone’s looming collapse

France isn’t just a national crisis—it’s a contagion. Friedrich Heinemann of Germany’s ZEW Leibniz Center warns, “The Eurozone is not stable at this point.” If France defaults, the fallout will ripple across Europe, crippling banks and triggering a financial domino effect. Deutsche Welle’s report highlights the “political destabilization” paralyzing Paris, making fiscal recovery nearly impossible. Meanwhile, the EU’s €150 billion arms procurement scheme proves where its priorities lie. Rather than stabilize economies, Brussels funnels taxpayer money into weapons while ordinary citizens suffer. The parallels to pre-collapse empires are undeniable—when nations prioritize war over prosperity, collapse is inevitable. The people must reclaim their future France’s crisis is a warning: corrupt regimes will bankrupt their own people to serve globalist agendas. The solution isn’t more austerity—it’s dismantling the war machine, auditing reckless spending, and holding leaders accountable. If the French people don’t revolt, they will be enslaved to debt forever. Sources include: RT.com RT.com RT.com
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