S&P cuts France’s credit rating as it forecasts higher debt pile
French sovereign downgrade is the third in recent weeks and heaps pressure on Sébastien Lecornu’s budget plans
French sovereign downgrade is the third in recent weeks and heaps pressure on Sébastien Lecornu’s budget plans
Morningstar’s decision adds to doubts that Paris can deliver on promises to tame deficit amid political instability
Fitch’s change to A+ reflects concerns political instability will affect France’s ability to reduce its deficit
Sébastien Lecornu retains Roland Lescure as finance minister
Sébastien Lecornu comes under pressure even before he has appointed ministers or laid out his draft 2026 budget
Pierre Moscovici warns politicians not to rely on taxes in race to agree budget for 2026
Consternation over pledge to continue tax raid on big companies and suspend pension reforms
