
EconomyReported
Key charts to understand the French public finance crisis
Le Monde breaks down the stakes surrounding French debt, deficits and interest rates.
· 1 min read

Le Monde breaks down the stakes surrounding French debt, deficits and interest rates.

The prime minister is asking his government to maintain state spending in 2027 at the same level as 2026, while reminding lawmakers of the urgency of adopting the finance bill, particularly in response to the Lyhanna affair.

In an op-ed published by Le Monde, the former pensions secretary contends that retirees have no debt to working-age people and warns against certain funding options for the system.

The institution's new president, Claire Thoury, is betting on this sensitive subject to reinvigorate the Economic, Social and Environmental Council as the 2027 presidential election approaches.