https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-plans-54-billion-savings-drive-as-protests-growContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-plans-54-billion-savings-drive-as-protests-growhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-plans-54-billion-savings-drive-as-protests-grow#u76754Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:56:25 +0000French Premier Lecornu intends to reduce public spending by 54 billion euros to lower the national deficit. This budget squeeze is planned for 2027 and aims to align with European Union spending recommendations. The government intends to implement these cuts despite a debt burden projected to exceed 120% of economic output and growing public protests against the measures.Why it mattersFrance is facing significant fiscal pressure to stabilize its economy and satisfy EU guidelines. These cuts come at a time of increasing social unrest. The government must balance deficit reduction with the risk