France halves growth forecast and flags deficit overshoot
By The BriefBrief
France’s economy minister Roland Lescure announced a cut to the 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% and said the public deficit will overshoot 5%. He cited multiple economic pressures behind the revised outlook.
WHO:Roland Lescure, France’s economy minister
WHAT:Announced a reduced 2026 growth forecast and acknowledged the public deficit will exceed 5%.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:He attributed the revised outlook to various economic pressures affecting growth and the public deficit.
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