France's Budget: Minister Lecornu Seeks to Cap State Spending at 2026 Levels for 2027

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has instructed ministers to keep state spending strictly at 2026 levels for 2027, citing a "degraded" global economic situation. An exception is made for defense, and an additional 1.5 billion euros will be allocated to combat gender-based and sexual violence.