Sébastien Lecornu, the new French Prime Minister, announced that he will form his government before the parliamentary work begins in early October. He rejected budget proposals from the left, including the reinstatement of wealth tax and the withdrawal of pension reform. Lecornu aims for a 4.7% budget deficit by 2026, maintaining previous government goals. He dismissed suggestions from the left and unions regarding pension reform, stating they wouldn't solve any problems. France is among the most indebted countries in the eurozone, with a current deficit of 5.4% of GDP. Teljes cikk (Index.hu)