Country: FR | Published: 2026-09-21
France's fiscal picture keeps darkening, with the economy minister warning that debt could hit a record level in 2027, the highest in decades, and budget worries now feeding into b
France's fiscal picture keeps darkening, with the economy minister warning that debt could hit a record level in 2027, the highest in decades, and budget worries now feeding into bond risk. Record diesel prices have pushed the government into emergency fuel aid talks, adding a cost-of-living pressure point on top of the deficit debate. EU-level negotiations over a Russia sanctions package continue in the background, while domestic political friction keeps the overall backdrop unsettled.