Published Sep 17, 2026, 12:03 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 4 sources

French Premier Eyes €54 Billion Effort to Stop Deficit Blowout

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu proposed a €54 billion ($62 billion) “effort” to contain spending in the 2027 budget, setting the stage for a parliamentary battle that risks toppling the government just ahead of presidential elections.