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Why are interest payments so high?
Interest payments on France's debt are projected to reach €100 billion by 2030, exceeding spending on education or defence. This surge is due to the sheer size of the national debt combined with rising global interest rates, making it more expensive for the government to borrow new money or refinance existing loans.
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