France's inflation in December was 1.3%, matching November and below the ECB's 2% target. Energy prices rose, while service and food costs declined. Month-on-month inflation was 0.2%, up from -0.1% in November. The government aims for an average inflation of 1.4% in 2025 by cutting public spending. The European Commission predicts an average inflation of 1.9% in 2025 and GDP growth of 0.8% this year. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)