France's cost of living protests come as the country struggles with its increasing public debt. Concerns over these public finances have pushed the nation's 10-year government bond yield above 5% for the first time since 2002—making borrowing costs higher. Oliver Davis, Professor and Head of the French Department at University College Cork, is our guest.
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