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Moody's downgrades France's bond credit rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2" following the collapse of the Barnier

Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip — Moody's downgrades France's bond credit rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2" following the collapse of the Barnier government, citing "political fragmentation" as a threat to the country's a

Published December 14, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.

Moody's downgrades France's bond credit rating to "Aa3" from "Aa2" following the collapse of the Barnier government, citing "political fragmentation" as a threat to the country's ability to reduce its public debt and lower its deficit. [https://www.dw.com/en/moodys-lowers-frances-credit-rating-over-sliding-finances/a-71054893 (DW)] [https://www.politico.eu/article/frances-credit-rating-lowered-by-moodys/ (Politico)]

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