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flag France's 2024 Paris Olympics delivered a tiny GDP boost despite high costs and modest returns.

flag France’s 2024 Paris Olympics generated a minimal economic boost, with the court of auditors estimating a mere 0.07 percentage point increase in annual GDP growth despite €6.6 billion in public spending. flag Infrastructure costs reached €3.63 billion, exceeding initial projections by €690 million, while security spending hit €1.44 billion, also above estimates. flag The organizing committee, largely privately funded, reported a €76 million profit and contributed €293.6 million in public revenues. flag The audit noted limited long-term gains, rising prices dampening infrastructure benefits, and some displacement of regular tourism. flag The findings, released on September 29, 2025, come as France prepares for its 2030 Winter Olympics with a €2 billion budget.

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