France faces pressure to slash overseas aid as debt crisis worsens
Published on: Sept. 28, 2025, 11:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
France's overseas development aid faces a crisis due to national debt, leading to pressure on the AFD and a shrinking budget. Despite domestic debates, AFD is forging ahead with significant engagement in the Indo-Pacific, committing 30% of its funding to projects aligned with French foreign policy in this critical region.
