Country: FR | Published: 2026-09-20
France's fiscal picture keeps tightening, with the finance ministry now projecting record debt near 120% of GDP by 2026 and a wider path beyond that, reinforcing the credibility qu
France's fiscal picture keeps tightening, with the finance ministry now projecting record debt near 120% of GDP by 2026 and a wider path beyond that, reinforcing the credibility question behind elevated bond risk premiums. The government's savings plan still anchors the narrative, but street protests and lingering geopolitical friction with Russia keep the political backdrop unsettled. For now, the story remains one of fiscal strain meeting political resistance, with markets watching whether the budget holds together.