Investors Punish France Over Budget Turmoil
Briefly

France is experiencing profound financial instability as political tensions over the budget threaten to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government, raising concerns for President Macron.
Opposition parties are preparing a no-confidence vote against Barnier after his controversial budget measure faced backlash for being pushed through Parliament without a vote.
French government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon warned of a potential ‘Greek scenario,’ signaling that France’s economic challenges may escalate similarly to Greece's financial crisis.
With France's debt and deficit rapidly increasing, the government's efforts to secure a tough budget plan worth 60 billion euros are ensnared in political challenges.
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