Home Analysis The Pitfalls of the French Economic Model AnalysisRegional DirectoryEurope The Pitfalls of the French Economic Model By GPF Team - February 23, 2016 160 Feb. 23, 2016 France’s economy has produced stagnant growth and high unemployment. This article is for subscribers only Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis. $79 per year Save 27% vs. monthly ✓Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts ✓George Friedman's geopolitical insights ✓2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East ✓100% reader-supported Subscribe Now 30-day money-back guarantee Already a subscriber? Log in RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Analysis Daily Memo: US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions Analysis Daily Memo: On US Weapons Supplies Analysis Daily Memo: Azerbaijan Enters the Fray Latest Posts EU Economies Can’t Catch a BreakFREE Europe Geopolitical Futures - March 13, 2026 Continue to the category EU Economies Can’t Catch a BreakFREE Europe Geopolitical Futures - March 13, 2026 Daily Memo: US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions Analysis Geopolitical Futures - March 13, 2026