France is the second largest economy in Europe, especially strong in the export of products from the manufacturing sector and agri-food products, and has always competed with Italy for first place in the standings.
France is also suffering the effects of the severe economic crisis of 2008-2012.
| Full Name: | French Republic |
| Form of Government: | Semi-Presidential Republic |
| President: | Emmanuel Macron |
| Prime Minister: | Elisabeth Borne |
| Adoption of the Euro from: | January 1, 1999 |