French MPs begin Social Security budget review; 2027 deficit target at risk

The French National Assembly begins examining the Social Security financing bill, which projects a €12.7 billion deficit by 2027. Parliamentary resistance suggests the target may not be met, potentially worsening France's fiscal trajectory. The outcome will test the government's ability to enforce budget discipline amid political opposition.

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