00:56 (22:56)⇢Lecornu Backtracks, Budget Debates Continue
⌨French media continues to focus on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's decision to retract the proposal to eliminate two public holidays, a measure previously supported by François Bayrou (Le Monde, France TV Info, Le Parisien, Les Echos, Le Figaro, L'Express). This move is seen as Lecornu seeking "consensus" (Le Parisien) and is a key part of ongoing discussions regarding the 2026 budget (Les Echos). BFMTV reports that former Economics Minister Éric Lombard views the 2026 budget as needing discussion and improvement. Le Monde notes Fitch's downgrade of French debt is attributed to "fragmentation and growing polarization in domestic politics."
