# French PM vows to tackle debt amid student protests

https://mins.news/en/video/90403

- France 24 English, 2026-10-07 21:14 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpPpYwxVXZU

> French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu sought to reassure student protesters and nervous bond markets. He said the education ministry had faced no cuts in last week’s budget proposal, but stressed that the government must lower the public deficit to 5%. He also confirmed the release of 10 million barrels of diesel as concerns grow over France’s spending and debt.

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