Incoming French government faces tricky balancing act to avert EU fiscal rules troubles

Amid a deeply divided National Assembly, France’s new government leaders will face tough negotiations on the 2025 budget, with European Commission financial penalties looming if the country’s public finances do not improve.

French Minister for Economy, Finance, Industry and Digital Security Bruno Le Maire. Shutterstock/ Antonin Albert

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