The proposal faces opposition from a national budget watchdog that described the government's 2027 growth forecasts as optimistic. Nationwide student protests over teacher shortages and overcrowding have also escalated, resulting in hundreds of detentions. Additionally, critics like Antoine Levy argue the government is misrepresenting its progress by comparing figures to constant right projections rather than the 2026 budget, which he claims masks a €20 billion increase in the deficit.
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Euro Zone Ministers Demand French Budget Approval to Calm Markets
Global Markets13 days ago
Finance officials from across the bloc will urge the government in Paris to finalize its 2027 budget after fiscal instability sent the euro lower. Finance Minister Roland Lescure has signaled that the administration may invoke Article 49.3 of the constitution to bypass terms of parliament if negotiations fail, a move that could trigger a no-confidence vote. The plan targets roughly €43 billion in new spending cuts and tax hikes, totaling a €54 billion effort when including previous measures, to keep the budget deficit within a 5% of GDP ceiling.
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