French PM Lecornu says Government will not give up on compromises over budget; Deficit should not go above 5%. This year's deficit could even be below 5%

This statement from French PM Lecornu signals the government's commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline, aiming to keep the budget deficit below 5%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Jan 2026, 17:56 UTCOn the live feed at 17:36 UTC — 7 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Such commitment could positively influence investor sentiment regarding French sovereign debt and may also affect the broader EU fiscal narrative, suggesting stability amidst ongoing economic challenges.

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