Fitch maintains France's rating at A+ with stable outlook

The rating agency Fitch announced on Friday that it is maintaining France's rating at A+, accompanied by a stable outlook. This decision comes as the country faces a challenging economic backdrop, marked by rising public deficit forecasts for 2026 and 2027.

According to La Tribune, Fitch conducted this review in an environment particularly sensitive for French public finances. Despite the concerns, the agency is not changing its rating, which could provide some relief to French authorities in these uncertain times.

BFM Business reports that this decision comes a few weeks before the start of discussions on the 2027 budget. The stability of the A+ rating indicates that Fitch remains cautious but optimistic about the short-term management of public finances.

Le Monde emphasizes that Fitch's measure is also significant ahead of the presentation of the last budget by the government before the presidential elections. The issue of public debt and its management remains at the center of economic debates.

The agency states that, despite the rising deficit, a stable outlook is maintained, which could reflect an assessment of France's capacity to navigate these financial challenges. The confirmation of this rating could also influence investor confidence.

Finally, La Libre Belgique reports that the A+ rating has not been changed, consolidating some stability in the economic climate, although challenges remain.