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Eurostat reports that the euro area government debt-to-GDP ratio rose to 88.9% in Q1 2026, up from 87.7% in Q4 2025. The EU ratio increased to 82.9%. Notable increases were seen in Hungary, Lithuania, and France, while Greece recorded the largest decrease.
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