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France plans €54 billion savings drive in 2027 budget

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said France plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in the 2027 budget to stop the fiscal deficit from spiraling as protests grow over high fuel prices.

France's government plans to include a €54 billion savings drive in its 2027 budget, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Thursday, as he faced growing protests and pressure over high fuel prices. Lecornu said the move is aimed at stopping the fiscal deficit from spiralling out of control.