Why is La Republique & France holding back Southern Cameroon as France sinks to Third Word Status скачать в хорошем качестве

Why is La Republique & France holding back Southern Cameroon as France sinks to Third Word Status

France is sinking to " Third world status." Recent reports and economic data have triggered a sharp debate over its long-term stability and potential "pauperisation." Economic & Fiscal Crisis Massive Public Debt: France's national debt has reached a staggering €3.4 trillion (approx. 114%–117% of GDP). Some projections suggest it could hit 125% by 2035. Unsustainable Deficits: The budget deficit is roughly 5% of GDP, more than double the EU's 3% limit. Stagnant Growth: GDP per capita has largely stagnated since 2008. If current trends continue, some economists suggest Poland's GDP per capita could eventually surpass France's. High Taxation: To address the shortfall, the 2026 budget includes €13.8 billion in new taxes on wealthy households and large corporations. Structural & Social Challenges Deindustrialisation: Critics argue France is losing its industrial sovereignty, importing high-value goods while relying heavily on luxury exports. Demographic Shift: In a historic first since WWII, deaths in France outnumbered births last year, making population growth entirely dependent on immigration. Political Instability: President Emmanuel Macron's government has faced severe pressure, including the resignation and quick reappointment of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in late 2025. In 2008, French President Jacques Chirac was reported to have said, “Without Africa, France will slide down into the rank of a third [world] power,” highlighting a widely discussed, long-term reliance on African resources and influence. This sentiment reflects the Françafrique policy, a complex, often criticized system of political, economic, and military ties that has bolstered France's global status. Key aspects of this relationship and its current decline include: Economic Dependency: The CFA franc system has been accused of fostering dependence by requiring African nations to hold reserves with France's central bank. Military Presence: France has historically maintained a significant military presence in the Sahel and other African regions to protect its interests. Shifting Geopolitics: The influence of France in West Africa is declining as countries seek alternative partners like Russia and China, and as local anti-colonial sentiment grows. Declining Influence: Despite efforts to maintain ties, the narrative of a "declining" France is fueled by the loss of security control in the Sahel and a desire by African nations for, and, as reported in, a shift in the perceived benefits of, the partnership. While it is debated whether France is becoming a "third-world country," its influence in Africa is facing significant, unprecedented challenges that threaten its long-standing geopolitical standing. ‪@freeourmotherlandsouthernc6323‬ ‪@LaBASCAMEROUN‬ ‪@JournalduCamerounTV‬ ‪@stvcameroon‬ ‪@CameroonDesk‬ ‪@cameroonwebofficielle‬ ‪@PaulBiyaPRC‬ ‪@paulbiyamostgo8599‬ ‪@amnesty‬ ‪@hrcmedia‬