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Housing: Lecornu commits to tabling "housing revival" bill in Parliament
The Prime Minister promises to maintain 500 million euros for social housing in 2027 in a letter addressed to sector stakeholders.
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French PM Lecornu Pledges Extra 5 Billion Euros for Local Governments in 2027 Budget
Some elected officials called the commitment 'vague' even as Lecornu promised local spending would keep pace with inflation, according to Le Monde.
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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.
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2027 Budget: Sébastien Lecornu Makes Multiple Concessions to the National Rally
The prime minister has shifted his position in recent days on several issues championed by the far-right party, while Marine Le Pen hints at a possible decision not to file a no-confidence motion to avert a financial crisis.
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2027 Budget: Freeze on Basic Pensions Considered for Retirees Earning Over 2,034 Euros Monthly
According to a draft Social Security financing bill, the lowest-income retirees would be spared, while middle-tier pensions would rise more slowly than inflation.
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2027 Budget: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's Comparison on Waiting Periods for Foreigners and Expatriates Questioned
The Prime Minister claims that a foreigner arriving legally in France gains access to social benefits faster than a French citizen returning from abroad, a statement that several fact-checks tend to qualify.
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2027 Budget: Maud Bregeon Defends a "Difficult" Effort While Ruling Out "Austerity"
The government spokesperson responded to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's announcements on the 2027 budget, which targets bringing the public deficit down to 5%.
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2027 Budget: Around Forty Associations Denounce Waiting Period for Certain Foreign Nationals' Benefits
The Alerte collective, which brings together anti-poverty associations, is criticizing a measure proposed by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu as part of the 2027 budget.
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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.
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2027 Budget: Sébastien Lecornu Announces 54 Billion Euro Effort and Targets 5% Deficit
The prime minister presented the broad outlines of his 2027 budget proposal Thursday afternoon, according to an account by Le Monde.
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Public Deficit: Government Acknowledges Shortfall and Pushes Back Budget Correction Target by One Year
The deficit is expected to reach 5.4% of GDP in 2026, compared to the initially planned 5%, the government acknowledged on Thursday. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is now targeting 2027 to regain control of public finances, a deadline several economists view as uncertain.
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2027 Budget: Socialist MPs Propose Alternative Plan Focused on Increasing Revenue
The Socialist group in the National Assembly has presented an alternative budget proposal for 2027, aimed at improving purchasing power for French citizens and strengthening climate action efforts, notably through the return of the Zucman tax.
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Gender-based and sexual violence: government proposes €1.5 billion in 2027 budget
Announced Tuesday, September 15, this funding envelope to combat gender-based and sexual violence is deemed insufficient by several organizations to fully implement the comprehensive law.
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2027 Budget: Lecornu Announces €1.5 Billion to Combat Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
The Prime Minister outlined Tuesday the amounts the government plans to allocate to the upcoming "comprehensive law" against gender-based and sexual violence, as well as to child protection.
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2027 Budget: Lecornu Announces €1.5 Billion to Combat Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
The Prime Minister detailed on Tuesday the amounts the government wants to allocate to a future "comprehensive law" against gender-based and sexual violence, as well as child protection.
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2027 Budget: Sébastien Lecornu asks ministers not to increase state spending
The prime minister invokes "exemplary conduct" amid deteriorating public finances, while excluding the defense sector from this directive.
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2027 Budget: Sébastien Lecornu Announces €1.5 Billion to Combat Gender-Based and Sexual Violence
The Prime Minister detailed on Tuesday the amounts the government intends to allocate toward a future 'comprehensive law' against gender-based and sexual violence, which will be examined by Parliament in fall 2026.
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2027 Budget: Sébastien Lecornu promises reduction in exceptional contribution on large businesses
Three weeks before the presentation of the 2027 finance bill, the prime minister has launched a dialogue initiative with business leaders, confirming the maintenance but reduction of the exceptional surcharge imposed on large corporations.
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