economie5 %France exceeds 5% public deficit in 2026, second only to Belgium✓ Confirmed · 3 sources

France posts second-highest public deficit in eurozone

France exceeds 5% public deficit in 2026, second only to Belgium.

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The OECD demands 'significant and lasting' fiscal consolidation.

The government may announce tax hikes to curb debt growth.

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