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Story summary
- France's 2026 budget was approved after deadlock, signaling a shift to pro-business policies by President Emmanuel Macron (France).
- The budget aims to reduce the deficit from 5.4% to 5% of GDP but misses EU target of 3% by 2029.
- Critics say the plan keeps corporate taxes high and postpones pension reform, deterring investment and causing layoffs.
- Economists warn that public debt has risen to more than 115% of GDP.
