# France unveils cost-cutting budget amid protests

https://mins.news/en/video/83107

- France 24 English, 2026-10-02 08:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3gRdfrSX1k

> The French government is seeking €54 billion in savings through its 2027 budget proposal as it comes under pressure over swelling public debt. Plans to cap pension increases are likely to face opposition, while nationwide high-school protests over classroom resources and conditions could be further inflamed by the budget.

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