Poverty: this is why the fear of tomorrow felt by millions of French people has roots that are much more complex than changes in their income.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Only in French - Interview with Cecilia García-Peñalosa (CNRS/EHESS/AMSE) and Bertrand Martinot (Institut Montaigne) on the Atlantico website.
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