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Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Saturday that he would reverse predecessor François Bayrou's plan to eliminate two public holidays, Easter Monday and Victory in Europe Day, which was estimated to generate 4.2 billion euros for the provisional 2026 budget.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Saturday that he would reverse predecessor François Bayrou's plan to eliminate two public holidays, Easter Monday and Victory in Europe Day, which was estimated to generate 4.2 billion euros for the provisional 2026 budget.

This comes as Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+ last Friday, marking the country's lowest rating ever. Fitch cited a high debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, "political fragmentation," a "weak fiscal record" and an "uncertain fiscal consolidation path" in its decision.

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This comes as Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+ last Friday, marking the country's lowest rating ever. Fitch cited a high debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio, "political fragmentation," a "weak fiscal record" and an "uncertain fiscal consolidation path" in its decision.

François Bayrou <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/french-pm-bayrou-ousted-in-historic-noconfidence-vote-2">resigned as prime minister</a> last week after losing a parliamentary confidence vote following his attempt to implement 44 billion euros in cuts for next year's budget, leading to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/macron-names-lecornu-pm-after-bayrous-confidence-vote-loss">Lecornu's appointment</a> on Sept. 10.

François Bayrou resigned as prime minister last week after losing a parliamentary confidence vote following his attempt to implement 44 billion euros in cuts for next year's budget, leading to Lecornu's appointment on Sept. 10.

France's 2025 budget placed its annual deficit at 4.8 percent GDP for 2025, with a debt to GDP ratio of 115.5 percent. In comparison, the European Union (EU) requires member states to have a maximum debt-to-GDP ratio of 60 percent and a maximum annual deficit of three percent.

France's 2025 budget placed its annual deficit at 4.8 percent GDP for 2025, with a debt to GDP ratio of 115.5 percent. In comparison, the European Union (EU) requires member states to have a maximum debt-to-GDP ratio of 60 percent and a maximum annual deficit of three percent.

Speaking to Ouest-France, Lecornu stated he wanted to "present a great act of decentralization, clarification and local freedom to parliament," including merging and closing government agencies. The prime minister also stated that he would "put an end" to lifelong ministerial privileges.

Speaking to Ouest-France, Lecornu stated he wanted to "present a great act of decentralization, clarification and local freedom to parliament," including merging and closing government agencies. The prime minister also stated that he would "put an end" to lifelong ministerial privileges.

This comes as an Ipsos/BVA poll shows Lecornu entering office with only a 16 percent approval rating, with President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating the lowest since he entered office at 17 percent. Only 20 percent of French people believe Lecornu will successfully reach a compromise with opposition parties to adopt a budget.

This comes as an Ipsos/BVA poll shows Lecornu entering office with only a 16 percent approval rating, with President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating the lowest since he entered office at 17 percent. Only 20 percent of French people believe Lecornu will successfully reach a compromise with opposition parties to adopt a budget.

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Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+ on Friday, marking the country's lowest rating ever and warning that France's debt mountain would continue rising until 2027 without urgent action.</span

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Fitch Ratings downgraded France's sovereign credit rating from AA- to A+ on Friday, marking the country's lowest rating ever and warning that France's debt mountain would continue rising until 2027 without urgent action.

François Bayrou resigned as prime minister on Tuesday after losing a parliamentary confidence vote over his attempt to implement a €44 billion austerity budget, leading to Lecornu's appointment on September 10.</span

François Bayrou resigned as prime minister on Tuesday after losing a parliamentary confidence vote over his attempt to implement a €44 billion austerity budget, leading to Lecornu's appointment on September 10.

France's budget deficit represented 5.8% of gross domestic product last year and its debt reached 113% of GDP, significantly exceeding eurozone limits of 3% for deficit and 60% for debt respectively.</span

France's budget deficit represented 5.8% of gross domestic product last year and its debt reached 113% of GDP, significantly exceeding eurozone limits of 3% for deficit and 60% for debt respectively.

An Ipsos/BVA poll shows Lecornu entering office with only 16% favorable opinions, while President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating fell to 17%, the lowest level since he took power in 2017.</span

An Ipsos/BVA poll shows Lecornu entering office with only 16% favorable opinions, while President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating fell to 17%, the lowest level since he took power in 2017.

Only 20% of French people believe Lecornu will successfully reach a compromise with opposition parties to adopt a budget, while 51% cite purchasing power as their main concern, up 9 points from July.</span

Only 20% of French people believe Lecornu will successfully reach a compromise with opposition parties to adopt a budget, while 51% cite purchasing power as their main concern, up 9 points from July.

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.

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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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.

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.

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A reversal to holiday cuts alone will change nothing. Despite the establishment's continued attempts to tinker around the edges, France's systemic troubles lie with Macronism itself. Like all the others, Lecornu will be unwilling to do what is really needed to save the country, leaving France worse off at the behest of the president's ego.

A reversal to holiday cuts alone will change nothing. Despite the establishment's continued attempts to tinker around the edges, France's systemic troubles lie with Macronism itself. Like all the others, Lecornu will be unwilling to do what is really needed to save the country, leaving France worse off at the behest of the president's ego.

There is a 40% chance that Emmanuel Macron will call another snap presidential election before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 40% chance that Emmanuel Macron will call another snap presidential election before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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