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Jean-Luc Melenchon’s radical proposal to cancel French government debt held by the Bank of France is sparking a firestorm—could wiping out over 116% of GDP in debt free up cash for public spending? While some financiers say it’s feasible, critics—including the Prime Minister and ex-central bank chiefs—warn it could shatter investor trust, force France out of the euro, or trigger runaway interest rates. Even former IMF chief Olivier Blanchard calls the debate “idiotic,” but the idea keeps gaining traction as France faces a massive borrowing need this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c56e1ff64999c8e

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