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French 2027 budget planning and fiscal consolidation efforts

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is navigating a difficult legislative period as his administration prepares the 2027 national budget amidst economic stagnation and political fragmentation. The task is further complicated by a National Assembly containing eleven political groups and an upcoming presidential campaign. On September 21, 2026, Lecornu unveiled a formal budget proposal including a planned €54 billion reduction in spending aimed at reducing the public deficit to 5% of GDP. Key austerity measures include €5.5 billion in pension-related savings, freezing the revalorization of housing benefits (APL), and a potential 30% cut for environmental agencies. The proposal has drawn pushback from local officials, who have criticized the expected €5.4 billion contribution as ‘disproportionate’ and ‘abusive.’ On October 2, 2026, the aviation sector expressed growing ~~uncertainty regarding the draft budget.~~ uncertainty. Airport operators warned of potential service cuts following a proposal to raise the maximum tax rate on major transport infrastructure from 4.6% to 12.2%. Additionally, safety and security fees for smaller regional airports are expected to rise from €20 to €22 per passenger, a move the French Airports Union (UAF) fears could undermine regional route viability. ~~Concerns have also emerged regarding civil aeronautics research.~~ Stakeholders also noted a lack of dedicated funding for the Council for Civil Aeronautics Research (CORAC), which ~~they argue threatens~~ could threaten France’s low-carbon aircraft roadmap and ~~the~~ development timelines for ~~next-generation aircraft~~ programs slated for 2035–2040. On October 4, 2026, Laurent Wauquiez, leader of the Les Républicains (LR) group, announced his party would not participate in a vote of censure against the budget, refusing to engage in ‘the little game of censure.’ However, describing France as being ‘at the edge of a financial abyss,’ Wauquiez demanded an additional €20 billion in savings. His proposed plan includes eliminating 50,000 civil service positions, cutting €5 billion from regulatory agencies, and limiting RSA social welfare to two years for those capable of working.

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