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France to present 2027 budget with austerity measures
5.4%
The government aims to reduce the budget deficit from 5.4% of economic output this year.
France is due to present its 2027 budget bill, including a public-sector wage freeze, limited pension increases and targeted tax measures. The government says the plan will reduce the deficit as households face rising prices and falling purchasing power.
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France is due to present its 2027 budget bill after 0930 GMT on Thursday.
“France is due to present its 2027 budget bill on Thursday after 0930 GMT”
The proposed budget includes freezing public-sector wages.
2 of 2 sources“a draft budget for national spending across 2027”
The proposed budget includes freezing all but the lowest pensions.
“freezing public sector wages and all but the lowest pensions”