# France needs €54 billion in cuts. Will voters accept the pain?

https://mins.news/en/video/82540

- DW News, 2026-10-01 21:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bh8kHYHi0e8

> France has unveiled a painful 2027 budget seeking €54 billion in savings to bring public finances under control. Public debt stands at about €3.6 trillion, or 119% of GDP, while borrowing costs are rising and investors question whether Paris can curb its deficit. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces fierce political resistance.

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