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The eurozone economy grew by only 0.4% in Q3 2026, down from 0.6% in the previous quarter. France's economy contracted by 0.1%, while Germany saw modest growth of 0.2% and Italy stagnated. Overall, the EU economy grew by 0.5%. Investor concerns are rising due to France's public finance issues, leading to protests over living costs. Lithuania experienced the largest decline at 1%. Spain and Estonia both recorded a growth of 0.6%, while Ireland reported a significant increase of 5.5%, though this figure may be revised. The European Central Bank maintained interest rates but warned about high energy prices impacting growth.