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Europe careens toward a downturn as its biggest economies fight crises at home

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Business activity in manufacturing and services industries in both countries showed further declines in September .

In Germany , the HCOB flash composite purchasing manager's index ( PMI ) fell to a seven-month low.

In France , meanwhile, the composite PMI hit an eight-month -low of 47.4 in September , down from 53.1 in August .

Germany 's downturn is not new, with the country's once-booming export-orientated economy flirting with recession for well over a year now.

Analysts believe the Barnier-led government is unlikely to last beyond a year .

The far-right also poses a threat in Germany , with the Alternative for Germany party performing well in recent state elections.

Political paralysis now has both France and Germany by the throat, says David Roche .