French Finance Minister Eric Lombard on Tuesday warned that France could face the risk of International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention if Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s minority government collapses next month. His remarks come amid mounting political uncertainty, with Bayrou set to face a crucial confidence vote on September 8 tied to his proposed sweeping budget […]
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard expressed optimism on Friday regarding ongoing talks to pass the 2025 budget bill, emphasizing that negotiations were “on the right track” despite potential compromises still needed. Speaking to TF1 television, Lombard reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reducing the public sector deficit to 5.4% of GDP this

