France's INSEE confirms forecast of 9% GDP drop in 2020
French economic activity should run at 95 percent of pre-epidemic levels in the third quarter and at 96 percent of pre-outbreak levels in the fourth
Plastic circles are seen on the ground indicating where to stand to respect social distancing on a platform at the Gare du Nord train station during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Paris, France, May 5, 2020. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
France's INSEE official statistics agency confirmed on Tuesday a forecast of a 9 percent drop in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
French economic activity should run at 95 percent of pre-epidemic levels in the third quarter and at 96 percent of pre-outbreak levels in the fourth, INSEE added.
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