How French PM Sébastien Lecornu hopes to pass a minimalist budget for 2027
The government held a seminar on the next budget bill on Monday. By proposing a limited bill, with no real deficit reduction and no major reforms, Lecornu hopes to secure decisive support from some Socialist MPs.

<p>The government held a seminar on the next budget bill on Monday. By proposing a limited bill, with no real deficit reduction and no major reforms, Lecornu hopes to secure decisive support from some Socialist MPs.</p>