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Government plans €54 billion in savings for the 2027 budget

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu outlined a €54 billion savings plan for the 2027 budget in an interview with Le Figaro.

18 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Sébastien Lecornu, the French Prime Minister, has revealed his intention to reduce the state budget by €54 billion for the year 2027. In an interview with Le Figaro, he discussed the budgetary challenges linked to the debt burden, which is increasing pressure on public finances.

In his proposals, Lecornu mentioned several measures, including a freeze on state spending, as well as contributions from local authorities and Social Security. The adjustments will also include reforms affecting the pension sector.

The €54 billion plan aims to address a deficit that could exceed 6.5%. The strategy is presented as necessary to ensure financial stability in light of growing concerns regarding public debt.

The announcement fits into a broader context of deficit reduction, and the Prime Minister hopes to achieve these savings through a finance bill that will be submitted to Parliament.

Additionally, several sources have reported potential budget cuts, focusing on measures such as freezing civil servant salary scales and adjustments for foreigners, aimed at alleviating the financial burden on the state.

This initiative by Sébastien Lecornu seems to spark a debate over budgetary choices and the political compromises necessary to achieve these savings targets, particularly in a climate of socio-economic tensions.

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