AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStudent Protests: Blockades and clashes are continuing across France over under-resourced schools. Macron says political forces are exploiting the anger; police tactics face scrutiny after an officer was charged over a student’s blinding. EU Budget Showdown: Leaders are struggling to agree on the bloc’s 2028–34 budget before next year’s elections. Marine Le Pen calls an early deal a “democratic scandal” and vows to cut France’s EU payments if elected. Fiscal Strain: The government’s 2027 budget aims to save €43 billion and bring the deficit to 5% of GDP, but parliament is divided. The IMF says restoring investor confidence will take time. Ukraine Policy: Le Pen says France can no longer afford current aid to Ukraine, putting the country’s support for Kyiv among the stakes of the 2027 presidential race.
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