The draft budget bill aims to cut the deficit by €30 billion without harming President Emmanuel Macron's pro-business policies. Experts are doubtful.

The new government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, must present a 2026 draft budget on Monday.

Unveiled Sunday night, the new government led by reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces two-confidence votes this week and must push through a budget before year's end.