Core Viewpoint - The French government aims to save €43.8 billion over four years to alleviate the fiscal deficit crisis and restore public finance stability in the 2026 budget plan [1] Budget Measures - The budget plan includes measures such as freezing certain government expenditures, reducing the number of civil servants, cutting social welfare, shortening public holidays, and imposing temporary taxes on high-income earners [1] Additional Budget Considerations - The budget plan is complicated by President Macron's proposal to add €3.5 billion for national defense, which adds further complexity to the already challenging fiscal strategy [1] - The budget also takes into account various uncertain factors, including the reinstatement of tariffs by the U.S. government affecting international trade and geopolitical tensions arising from the Russia-Ukraine conflict [1] Government Coordination - Prime Minister Borne has had multiple discussions with President Macron regarding the budget plan and held a coordination meeting with relevant ministers to address this issue [1]