The government spokesperson responded to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's announcements on the 2027 budget, which targets bringing the public deficit down to 5%.
The economy minister responded to the prime minister's budget announcements, calling for collective effort to reach the target.
The prime minister presented the broad outlines of his 2027 budget proposal Thursday afternoon, according to an account by Le Monde.
In an interview with Le Figaro, the Prime Minister outlined the key aspects of his budget proposal, stating that "the State must set an example."
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.