Group 1 - The French government officially announced the 2026 national budget, concluding a four-month parliamentary debate, which is expected to lead to a relatively stable governance period under Prime Minister Le Maire [1] - The target for the public finance deficit rate for 2026 is set at around 5%, higher than the initial target of 4.7% but lower than the 5.4% projected for 2025 [1] - Public spending cuts remain the main focus of the budget, while defense spending will increase by €6.5 billion [1] Group 2 - The budget negotiations caused disturbances in the French bond market, raising investor concerns about the fiscal outlook [2] - As of the end of Q3 2025, France's total public debt reached €3,482.2 billion, accounting for 117.4% of GDP [2] - Analysts indicate that France faces significant consolidation pressure amid the EU's tightening fiscal discipline, with the current deficit and debt levels well above the EU's standards [2]
【环球财经】法国正式公布2026年国家预算案
Xin Hua She·2026-02-21 03:52