
French 2026 Budget May Be Adopted Bypassing Parliament
Budget minister Amélie de Montchalin says all options remain on the table as France starts the year without an agreed state budget.

Budget minister Amélie de Montchalin says all options remain on the table as France starts the year without an agreed state budget.

The failure to agree on a budget prolongs uncertainty as Paris faces mounting pressure to curb debt and deficits.

French workers and trade unions are pressing the government as the country faces a growing budget deficit.