French PM aims for modest deficit reduction in 2027 with target of 4.9%
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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French PM aims for modest deficit reduction in 2027 with target of 4.9%
Le Monde has learned that Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's draft budget is based on a 'realistic' deficit reduction, without any major reforms. The goal of bringing the deficit under 3% by 2029 now seems even more unlikely.
