# Bordeaux Métropole fiscal and economic challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bordeaux-mtropole-fiscal-and-economic-challenges > Updated: 2026-10-22T13:17:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Bordeaux Métropole is facing significant financial pressures. In September 2026, Mayor Thomas Cazenave announced a rescue plan to address an unprecedented fiscal crisis following audits revealing a historical debt of approximately 2.3 billion euros. The region’s debt-repayment capacity reached 19.2 years, surpassing the 12-year alert threshold. To avoid a state takeover, the administration aims to achieve 182 million euros in management savings by 2033 and may reduce its multi-year investment plan by 1 billion euros. By October 2026, the metropolitan area also addressed economic impacts from recent fires. A €6 million solidarity fund was established to support small tourism-related businesses that experienced significant revenue declines. The fund provides flat-rate payments to eligible companies, such as hotels and restaurants, that demonstrated a minimum turnover loss of 20% compared to the previous year. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Bordeaux Métropole launches €6M fund for tourism businesses hit by fires Bordeaux Métropole is providing a €6 million solidarity fund to tourism and service businesses facing significant revenue losses following recent fires. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bordeaux-mtropole-launches-6m-fund-for-tourism-businesses-hit-by-fires ### 2026-09-24: Bordeaux Métropole announces rescue plan amid fiscal crisis Bordeaux Métropole president Thomas Cazenave has announced a rescue plan to combat a 2.3 billion euro debt crisis and avoid state intervention through significant budget cuts and spending reductions. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bordeaux-mtropole-announces-rescue-plan-amid-fiscal-crisis --- Cite as: Bordeaux Métropole fiscal and economic challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bordeaux-mtropole-fiscal-and-economic-challenges