The Minister of Economy and Finance insists on the need to preserve the confidence of the markets and to initiate a budget of “recovery” and “equity” for 2026.
Does France risk facing a financial storm in the event of a fall in the government? Guest of the Morning of France Inter this Tuesday, August 26, the Minister of Economy and Finance said he did not want “Make the policy of fear” while recognizing that“A risk exists that the IMF intervenes”a scenario that the government “Wish and must avoid”.
For Eric Lombard, the priority is to maintain market confidence. “Our responsibility, that of the government, is to avoid the crisis. We are in the nails of our trajectory, public finances are held ”he said. A statement that comes when François Bayrou‘s announcement the day before has visibly worried investors.
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Éric Lombard also alerted to the growing cost of debt: “The gap with Italy was only 0.03 points last night. I bet that in fifteen days, we will pay our debt more expensive than the Italians ”he hammered. Finally, he insisted on the need for a budget “Recovery and equity” pour 2026. “The wealthiest must contribute more, so that the French realize that the effort is shared”he said, calling for pursuing dialogue to achieve the target of savings of 44 billion euros in savings.
