Marine Le Pen outlines fiscal plan to cut deficit and boost growth

During a press conference, Marine Le Pen warned that international investors are increasingly wary of France's finances and announced a comprehensive economic program. She committed to bringing the public deficit to 3% of GDP by 2030, contrasting with an expected 5.4% level in 2026. The strategy relies on achieving net fiscal savings while simultaneously introducing new spending items, such as reduced value-added tax on energy and basic necessities, and exempting certain young earners from income tax.

Additional tax cuts and fiscal incentives are also part of the package. Le Pen emphasized that these measures are intended to restore confidence and stimulate growth, and she linked the success of the plan to a potential victory in the upcoming presidential election.