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One in two French cuts summer holiday expenses

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They’re feeling the squeeze: 51% of the French intend to reduce their summer holiday budget this year, and only 16% are going to spend more.

Since this is France, the poll also looks at the political side of the situation: 57% of leftists will reduce their budget, 39% of right-wingers will do so, and 44% of centrist are tightening the belt.

Finally, the age divide: 30% of people under 30 years go against the flow, and will spend more.

Will it make any difference? Don’t think so. The roads will be mayhem, the beaches will be hell. Stay at home if you can!

Source (in French)