The French unemployment rate rose to 7.4% in Q3 2024, with 2.3 million people unemployed, particularly affecting youth aged 15-24 at 19.7%. The activity rate increased to 74.8%. Economic growth is expected to be limited, with forecasts of 1.1% in 2024 and 1.0% in 2025. UNEDIC predicts slow job creation due to economic downturns and uncertainties surrounding budget measures. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)