France's debt-to-GDP ratio reportedly stands at 119%, its highest since 1946

A chart shared by a user puts France's debt-to-GDP ratio at 119%, its highest since 1946, versus Germany's near 64%; both were around 65% before the financial crisis. The user argues that refinancing old debt at today's yields will increase interest payments, already a major budget line, and consume most planned savings. They warn that weak growth and a deficit near 5% could push France's ratio toward 150% at the recent pace.