France Cuts Its 2026 Growth Forecast to 0.5%

France has lowered its forecast for economic growth in 2026 as the country faces weaker domestic demand, high energy costs, increased borrowing costs, and continued uncertainty surrounding public finances. On September 11, 2026, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure announced that the government’s growth forecast for 2026 had been reduced from 0.7% to 0.5%. The revision … Lire la suite

France Plans €54 Billion in Savings for the 2027 Budget

France is preparing a major budget effort for 2027, with the government planning around €54 billion in savings as it seeks to reduce the country’s budget deficit. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the figure in September 2026 as part of the government’s plans for the next national budget. The proposal comes at a time when … Lire la suite