France’s budget is in crisis as extreme heat triggers billions in climate recovery costs, but with over three trillion euros in debt and no room for tax hikes, the government must slash deficits while boosting defense and adapting to climate disasters. Prime Minister Lecornu offers emergency aid to wildfire-hit regions, costing around 100 million euros—but economists warn 125 billion euros in spending cuts or tax increases are needed by 2032 just to stay solvent. Lawmakers demand transparency on funding, pushing for bold ideas like tapping private savings—though past proposals have failed. With next year’s budget due by October and a missed deadline already, France races against time to balance immediate relief, long-term resilience, and fiscal sanity.
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