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France's Lecornu unveils €54B budget squeeze to curb 6.5% deficit
Politico EU·FR·about 6 hours ago
The French government announced plans to reduce the budget by €54 billion for the 2027 proposal, aiming to bring the deficit below 6.5% of GDP. The plan signals fiscal consolidation amid elevated debt concerns, but details on specific measures remain unclear. This matters for European fiscal dynamics and could pressure French bonds if credibility is questioned.
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