The French National Assembly voted almost unanimously to reject the 2026 state budget, sending it back to the Senate amidst a political deadlock and plans to possibly invoke constitutional measures for approval.
France's National Assembly struggles with an overwhelming number of amendments and tight deadlines as it works to pass the 2026 budget.
Bruno Le Maire's secret 2024 letter disclosed urgent deficits and calls for savings, amid rising unemployment benefit costs from termination agreements affecting France's budget goals.
France's 2025 budget talks are marked by heightened parliamentary debate following the government's decision to avoid article 49.3, amid challenges in securing approval without a clear majority.
French financial authorities endorse the government's 2025 budget deficit forecast as credible, even as parliamentary budget review faces delays amid political crisis.
France confronts a high budget deficit and public debt, with calls to emulate Italy's fiscal reforms amid political challenges and EU concerns.
The French government has announced budget freezes at the Élysée and Matignon for 2026, aiming for fiscal restraint.
France Télévisions is in critical financial straits, facing a projected €40 million deficit for 2025 and calling for urgent reforms.
French festivals face financial crises despite high attendance, with two-thirds struggling to break even.
The Gard department faces urgent budgetary challenges in 2025, prompting calls for economic austerity measures.