French PM vows to cut public spending by €54 billion to reduce deficit
- France's prime minister promised Thursday that the government will reduce the country's deficit next year by cutting public spending by €54 billion ($62 billion) in 2027.
- But Sébastien Lecornu insisted his plans did not amount to austerity, as high fuel prices cause renewed social tensions just months before the presidential election.
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- France's prime minister promised Thursday that the government will reduce the country's deficit next year by cutting public spending by €54 billion ($62 billion) in 2027.
- But Sébastien Lecornu insisted his plans did not amount to austerity, as high fuel prices cause renewed social tensions just months before the presidential election.
Sources: France 24