Lecornu offers responsible governance that balances fiscal discipline with social protection amid financial uncertainty. A decentralization agenda addresses citizen frustrations with remote bureaucracy, while maintaining public holidays alongside cutting ministerial privileges shows leadership by example. With a way to go, this is a positive start by Lecornu.
The Fitch downgrade exposes the dangerous consequences of political instability and fiscal irresponsibility that have plagued France for decades. Abandoning necessary budget cuts like the holiday elimination only worsens France's debt crisis, which already exceeds eurozone limits by massive margins. Without decisive action to control spending, France risks further downgrades that will increase borrowing costs and threaten economic sovereignty.
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