Editorial: Le Monde

• France still does not have a prime minister, and the degradation of public accounts continues rapidly.
• The deficit could reach 5.6 % of GDP, exceeding previous forecasts.
• Economic growth remains steady, dissipating suspicions that the economic situation is the cause of this deficit.
• The current circumstances contradict the government's optimistic fiscal promises.
• Political parties have varied responses and do not offer fiscal security.
• The weakening of public accounts has been a constant during Macron's term.
• The lack of fiscal planning and necessary reforms has worsened the deficit.

Conclusion: The next government must be able to adopt a sustainable budget or France could face economic difficulties that will test the patience of its sponsors and European partners.

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