France is facing a financial crisis and economic decline after a hard left coalition's success in the elections, leading to concerns about increased public spending and potential chaos. The situation could result in wealthy citizens moving out and increased interest rates due to proposed high taxes.
Key Points
France faces deadlock in economic policies
Wealthy French citizens considering moving out
Increased interest rates likely with proposed high taxes
Pros
Pledging to increase public spending by £125 billion
Cons
Potential financial crisis and economic decline
Proposed 90 percent tax on incomes over £340,000 a year