The Latest Breaking News from Sébastien Lecornu

France's borrowing rate keeps rising, hitting its highest level since 2002

The new rise in France's ten-year borrowing rate, now close to 5%, shows investors' mounting distrust of a public debt that keeps climbing.

Euronews · Oct 1

French government to lay out budget amid record-breaking public debt

The French government, lacking a clear parliamentary majority, faces a difficult political battle as it seeks to pass its budget.

Euronews · Oct 1

France faces record €340bn borrowing test as government braces for 2027 budget

France has announced plans to borrow a record amount on the bond market next year, days before the government unveils its 2027 budget this Thursday. As the country's debt hits its highest level in 80 years and investors up their rates, ministers are under pressure to slash spending – yet…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30

French PM warns against student violence as public sector strike kicks off

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned against an escalation of the demonstrations in secondary schools, which have broken out ahead of a nationwide strike by public-sector workers. More than 100 pupils were arrested on Monday during violent clashes with police. It comes amid mounting anger over the national budget,…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 29

French police clash with teens blockading schools as unions stage day of protests

French teenagers on Tuesday clashed with police as they kept up a blockade of high schools in cities across the country to demand better conditions and more teacher hirings. The escalating standoff came as unions staged a day of demonstrations against a cost-cutting budget drafted by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's…

France 24 · Sep 29

French public sector workers strike over pay freeze ahead of 2027 budget

Teachers, healthcare workers, local government staff, tax officials and firefighters in France are on strike Tuesday to pressure the government ahead of the 2027 budget debates which could see public sector salaries frozen for a fourth straight year.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 29

French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 presidential vote

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s presidential election and mounting pressure over France’s finances.

France 24 · Sep 28

Hundreds Rally Outside Police Centre as CPS Charges Danny Tommo With Criminal Damage Over Boat Stunt

Far-right activist Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, has been charged after allegedly slashing a migrant dinghy in the Channel while a French rescuer was aboard.

International Business Times UK · Sep 25

French government to unveil support package as petrol prices fuel public anger

With fuel prices an increasingly prominent issue ahead of next year's presidential election, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government is due to unveil new support measures on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 22

French PM vows to cut public spending by €54 billion to reduce deficit

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday that France will cut public spending by €54 billion next year to reduce the country's deficit. The announcement comes seven months ahead of the country's presidential election, and the government is wary of a new wave of demonstrations with a jump in global…

France 24 · Sep 18