The Ministry of Finance fears the consequences of a prolonged budget blockage.

The Ministry of the Economy has asked the General Inspectorate of Finance to assess the risks associated with potentially extending the current budget in the absence of a new finance law. This initiative comes in a tense political climate, marked by the government's ongoing difficulties in securing a stable parliamentary majority for the 2027 budget.

The Ministry of Finance is seeking to assess the economic, administrative, and financial consequences of a scenario in which the state operates indefinitely with renewed funding. Such a situation would severely limit the government's ability to commit to new spending or launch certain reforms promised in the coming months.

Growing concern about public finances

The government is particularly concerned about the impact of a budgetary paralysis on France's financial credibility with the markets and rating agencies. Several ministries are already worried about the difficulties that would result from the lack of new budgetary decisions, given that public spending remains under significant pressure and the deficit remains high.

The General Inspectorate of Finance, responsible for auditing and evaluation missions on behalf of the State, must now examine the legal and technical leeway available to the government in such a scenario. This initiative illustrates the growing tensions surrounding the upcoming budget discussions, which promise to be particularly sensitive in a fragmented political climate.