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OECD warns on France's government debt

By John Thornhill in Paris and George Parker in Brussels

Published: June 16 2005 20:38 | Last updated: June 16 2005 20:38

France's rising government debt threatens the sustainability of public finances in the eurozone's second biggest economy, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned in its latest country report.

The Paris-based OECD said that a lack of control over public spending could leave France unprepared to deal with the financial consequences of an ageing society.

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