France Urged to Ramp Up Debt-Cutting Push in IMF Budget Warning

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By William Horobin and Zoe Schneeweiss

May 22, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

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France will achieve the smaller deficit it aims for this year but must be ready to make further significant efforts in the future to tackle rising debt, the International Monetary Fund said.