Budget 2027: Roland Lescure says deficit target set by Sébastien Lecornu is "achievable"
The economy minister responded to the prime minister's budget announcements, calling for collective effort to reach the target.
Economy Minister Roland Lescure called the budget objective announced by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu "ambitious, but obviously achievable," according to remarks reported by Le Monde in its live coverage of the 2027 presidential election.
Sébastien Lecornu is targeting a public deficit brought down to 5% in 2027, with what the prime minister described as "a very significant effort" on public spending, valued at 54 billion euros.
Responding to these announcements, Roland Lescure said the objective remained attainable, while warning that achieving it would require broad mobilization. "We all need to make an effort," he declared, without elaborating further on how this effort should be distributed among the various parties involved.
Sébastien Lecornu's announcements are part of the broader budget discussions underway, as the trajectory of French public finances for 2027 is being closely monitored in the context of the upcoming presidential election.
Sources
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
Interference, Budget, Fuel: Emmanuel Macron Faces a Series of Sensitive Issues
France 24's "Essential Politics" program examines the multiple fronts opened by the head of state, amid geopolitical tensions, a contested 2027 budget, and developments on the left.
Albanese launches Australia's bid for UN Security Council seat, names former Murdoch aide as New York consul general
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia's formal candidacy for a two-year term on the UN Security Council in 2029–2030, concurrent with appointing Siobhan McKenna, a former News Corp broadcasting executive, as consul general to New York.
In Germany, Friedrich Merz's CDU suffers historic defeat in Eastern state
For the first time since 1949, the Christian Democratic Union has fallen below the 5% threshold in a regional election, the minimum required to gain seats in the local parliament.
Australian Opposition Defends Fuel Excise Cut Plan Amid Cost-of-Living Debate
Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan says the Coalition's proposed 50% fuel excise reduction when oil exceeds US$100 per barrel is a sensible measure to address cost pressures.
CDU Wins Just 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Election Body Says
The state election commission reported a sharp drop in support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party in the northeastern German state
United Russia Leads Preliminary Vote Count With Half of Ballots Processed
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early results showing the ruling party ahead, with the Communist Party in second place, according to TASS.
Comments
Loading comments…