Heatwaves and wildfires threaten France's deficit reduction goals
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Heatwaves and wildfires threaten France's deficit reduction goals
This year's heatwaves and their consequences could cost between €3 billion and €6 billion in 2026. Insurers will cover a portion of these costs, but the government will have to fund the rest, making Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's budget even harder to manage.
