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France's 2026 budget to be a 'demanding' undertaking, French economy minister warns

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France has charted a trajectory to reduce its public deficit, aiming to reach 5.4% of the national GDP in 2025 and to dip below 3% in 2029 .

Under European Union spending rules, member states must keep their deficits below 3% . The absence of a budget and broader instability in French politics has bled into markets over recent months .

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90

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34

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semi-formal

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English

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54

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