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France - Europe's next problem child?

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May 14, 2013

A year ago Francois Hollande won the presidency on the back of huge promises: He said he'd create jobs, get the economy back on track, and cut debt. But a year later France's economy is in worse shape than ever. Unemployment is at 10 percent and economic growth is weak at best. Is France sliding into recession?

Report by Grit Hofmann.

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