The Agenda – France's Breaking Point

France is facing some of its worst unrest in years, and financial markets are taking notice. What began as protests over crumbling schools and stretched public services has exposed a much bigger question: can Europe still afford the promises it has made to its people? Across the continent, governments face an increasingly difficult balancing act. Defense spending is rising, economic growth is sluggish, borrowing is becoming more expensive and voters are demanding better public services. Something has to give. France may be the warning sign, but the dilemma extends far beyond its borders. 00:00 France's breaking point: Europe's tough choices 01:44 Meet the panel 01:57 France's budget deadlock 03:56 Why are France's borrowing costs rising? 05:36 From schools to the streets: Public grievances 06:23 France's next election and investor concerns 09:02 What do markets need from the next president? 10:44 Who should governments listen to: Voters or markets? 12:52 Is France a warning for the rest of Europe? 15:16 Would the European Central Bank rescue France? 17:24 Defense, pensions and the burden on young people 19:09 What France's crisis means for European security 22:57 Energy costs and Europe's investment challenge 25:20 Could France's debt troubles spread globally? 27:19 Can this crisis change Europe's course? 28:54 Closing remarks 29:16 Next episode: Britain's budget 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA