France lowers its growth forecast and warns about the deficit for 2026
The government lowers its growth forecast to 0.5% for 2026.
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The fact
This revision follows two successive downgrades, amid persistent inflation.
The Economy Minister, Roland Lescure, must present an adjusted budget by the end of September.
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Why it matters
Cette révision impacte les négociations budgétaires pour 2027, avec des arbitrages attendus sur les dépenses publiques et les recettes fiscales dès octobre.