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- Finance Minister Roland Lescure warned France may miss its 5% deficit target this year.
- He cut the growth forecast to 0.7% from 0.9% after a weak start and the Iran war, lowering tax revenue and prompting aid to energy-hit sectors.
- Budget Minister David Amiel said an extra €3 billion of cuts or freezes is required, adding to €6 billion emergency savings.
- The ministry warned local government budgets could overspend by €2 billion.
