France’s economy grows in the second quarter, marking a return to expansion and reducing recession risk, according to reports from multiple outlets. Data show gross domestic product increases by 0.2% in the quarter, following a prior contraction of 0.1% in the first quarter. Both sources attribute the turnaround to improvements in underlying demand and trade. Domestic demand is reported to strengthen, helping offset earlier weakness. Exports also rebound, with healthier export performance cited as a contributor to overall growth. Taken together, the figures indicate a shift from negative growth in the first quarter to positive growth in the second, preventing France from falling into a two-quarter recession under standard definitions. The reports present the same quarter-to-quarter growth rate and the same drivers—stronger domestic demand and improved exports—without mentioning a broader policy response or additional sector details.