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Debt hits 119% of GDP as teachers demand a raise

France's public debt has surged to its highest level since 1946, reaching 119% of GDP, according to INSEE. This significant increase, totaling €3,595.5 billion, has sparked national and international concern, with experts speculating on the potential for a financial crisis.

The country is also grappling with widespread public sector strikes, particularly among teachers demanding salary increases after decades of declining purchasing power. Students in Saint-Denis and Paris high schools have joined the mobilization, protesting study conditions and government policies.

In other news, a video has reportedly surfaced proving Paris City Hall was aware of allegations of violence in after-school programs years before the scandal became public. Meanwhile, leading political figures Marine Le Pen, Gabriel Attal, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon have detailed their proposals for the housing sector.

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Public Debt Reaches Historic High

France's public debt has escalated to €3,595.5 billion, marking 119% of its GDP, the highest level recorded since 1946. This economic situation is generating significant national and international concern, with discussions arising about the potential for a financial crisis.

Public Service Strikes and Student Mobilization

Public service workers across France are staging over 170 demonstrations today, September 29th, as part of a nationwide strike. Teachers are striking to demand salary increases, highlighting a 40-year decline in purchasing power. Concurrently, students in Saint-Denis are protesting their study conditions, leading to high school blockades and calls for national action, with Member of the National Assembly Sandrine Rousseau supporting their mobilization.

Rachida Dati's Lawyers Denounce Severe Penalties in Corruption Trial

During the corruption trial of Minister of Culture Rachida Dati, prosecutors requested a sentence of four years in prison, a fine, and a ban from holding public office. Her lawyers have vehemently criticized these requests, labeling them as 'judicial cruelty' and a 'professional death sentence'.

Far-Right Leader Jordan Bardella Faces Antisemitism Allegations

Mediapart has uncovered past exchanges from Jordan Bardella's early political career, which allegedly reveal obsessive antisemitic writings. The President of the National Rally has denied these claims, dismissing them as 'gross falsehoods'.

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