Country: FR | Published: 2026-09-21
France's fiscal picture stays front and center, with debt on track for its highest level since the late 1970s as the government leans on a large savings plan while deficit targets
France's fiscal picture stays front and center, with debt on track for its highest level since the late 1970s as the government leans on a large savings plan while deficit targets drift. Political fragility persists, with street protests against a contested draft law keeping domestic tension visible. On the diplomatic side, France has vowed a response after Iran closed a French language centre in Tehran, adding a layer of foreign policy noise.