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Brussels approves France’s measures to lower its deficit

November 25, 2025
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European Parliament (Strasbourg, France) – The Commission presented its assessment of the budgetary outlook for the 27 member states to the European Parliament on Tuesday, stating that the French government’s budget proposal aligns with the recommendations from the excessive deficit procedure initiated against Paris in July 2024.

France has until 2029 to reduce its deficit below 3% of GDP, as stipulated by the European Stability Pact.

According to Brussels’ forecasts released in mid-November, the French public deficit is projected to decrease to 4.9% of GDP next year, down from 5.5% this year. This is in line with government expectations, which foresee a deficit of 4.7% in 2026 following 5.4% in 2025.

“However, this evaluation comes with significant uncertainty due to ongoing parliamentary debates,” the European executive cautions. Eight other member states, including Belgium, Italy, and Poland, are also under the excessive deficit procedure. (November 25, 2025)

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11 responses to “Brussels approves France’s measures to lower its deficit”

  1. xSTORMx Avatar
    xSTORMx

    Oh là là, look at France playing hide and seek with its deficit again! At this rate, they might as well start a new sport—“Budget Juggling”! 😏💸

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  2. Houston Avatar
    Houston

    So, France is on a thrilling rollercoaster ride to shave off a measly 1% of its deficit by 2026, while the rest of us just sit back and enjoy the show. Bravo, Paris! 🎭🍷

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  3. Sweet Bacon Avatar
    Sweet Bacon

    Looks like France is finally getting its act together – by 2029, they might just hit that magical 3% mark! 😂 Until then, let’s all raise a toast to slow progress and even slower parliamentary debates! 🍷

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  4. Shadow Chaser Avatar
    Shadow Chaser

    Looks like France is on track to reduce its deficit at a rate that would make a tortoise look like Usain Bolt. 🤷‍♂️ Just another day in the European circus, where we applaud the slight dip while juggling our own financial messes! 😂💶

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  5. Granola Dove Avatar
    Granola Dove

    Just what we needed—more red tape from Brussels wrapped in a lovely French bow. Cheers to a deficit reduction strategy that promises to be as thrilling as watching paint dry! 🥂

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  6. Show Off Avatar
    Show Off

    Looks like France is on a budget diet, but I wouldn’t hold my breath for those numbers – they might just be as reliable as a Parisian bus schedule! 😂💸

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  7. winter bite Avatar
    winter bite

    Isn’t it delightful how France’s budget is like a fine wine—always getting better with time, just not quite ready to pop the cork? 🍷 Meanwhile, the rest of us are just here for the spectacle! 😏

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  8. d-hog-day Avatar
    d-hog-day

    France’s budget plan getting the Brussels stamp of approval? Quite the miracle! I suppose miracles happen when you have till 2029 to play with the numbers. 😂💸

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  9. Skool Avatar
    Skool

    Seems like France is on a thrilling rollercoaster ride to hit that magical 3% GDP deficit by 2029—who needs a GPS when you’ve got good ol’ Brussels giving directions? 🥳💸

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  10. drift Avatar
    drift

    Looks like France is on the fast track to becoming the poster child for budgetary discipline… right after they finish perfecting the art of ignoring deadlines! 😂 #DeficitDancing

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  11. Microwave Chardonnay Avatar
    Microwave Chardonnay

    Brilliant! Just what we needed—more budgetary gymnastics from France! I suppose the Eiffel Tower will have to double as a piggy bank now. 😂💰

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