The euro zone’s economy grows more slowly in the third quarter, with France contracting and contributing to the weaker regional performance, according to multiple outlets. CNBC reports euro zone growth slows to 0.4% in Q3, describing France as crisis-hit and noting the country’s contraction.

Investing.com and Seeking Alpha both focus specifically on France’s downturn. Investing.com says France’s economy unexpectedly contracts in the third quarter, attributing the weakness to a slump in exports. Seeking Alpha similarly reports France’s economy shrinks 0.1% in Q3 and links the decline to falling exports, framing the issue around trade performance rather than broader regional conditions.