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France's 2026 Budget Plan: €30 Billion Fiscal Tightening Through Taxes and Spending Cuts
Oct 20, 2025 07:47 pm CST
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu presents a comprehensive 2026 budget proposal aimed at strengthening public finances by €30 billion through a combination of spending cuts and new taxes. The plan faces challenges in a divided parliament and includes significant measures targeting wealth, high earners, and corporations while suspending President Macron's controversial pension reform.
French Political Crisis: New Prime Minister Expected Within 48 Hours as Lecornu Steps Aside
Oct 09, 2025 03:26 am CST
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new premier within 48 hours, potentially ending months of political deadlock over the austerity budget. Lecornu indicated his mission is complete and suggested a technocratic government might be appointed to address France's challenges until the 2027 presidential election.