French PM reverses on employee savings, backs tax-free 5,000 euro withdrawal

After a day of mixed signals, French PM Sébastien Lecornu reaffirmed opposition to touching employee savings and now supports a one-time, tax-free withdrawal of up to 5,000 euros. The reversal follows confusion at the highest levels of government, suggesting internal policy discord. This shift could signal a pro-consumption fiscal stance ahead of budget negotiations.