French PM Lecornu responds to student protests, says deficit must be cut to 5%
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addressed the nation as student protests close hundreds of schools, saying education was not cut in the budget proposal but the deficit must fall to 5%.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addressed the nation in an effort to calm student protesters and nervous bond markets, France 24 reports.
Lecornu said the education ministry saw no cuts in last week's budget proposal. He also said the government must bring its public deficit down to 5%, according to France 24.
Al Jazeera reports the student protests have forced hundreds of schools to close. It says Lecornu promised to address students' concerns and that the students are continuing their protests.
France 24 also reports growing concern over French spending and debt. It says the IMF has urged the country to "get your house in order." Lecornu confirmed the release of 10 million barrels of diesel fuel, France 24 says.
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- France 24French PM vows to address debt despite student protestsWed, Oct 7, 5:13 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraFrench PM vows changes as students keep up school protestsThu, Oct 8, 9:45 AM EDT
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