# The government maintains its deficit forecast at 5.4% and growth at 0.5% for 2026

> Despite a difficult economic climate and figures below expectations, the executive branch retains its budgetary targets for 2026, with a deficit of 5.4% of GDP and growth of 0.5%.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: notable) nationwide, first detected on 4 November 2026 at 13:24. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 4 November 2026 at 13:24.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 4 November 2026 at 13:24
- Updated: 4 November 2026 at 13:24
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/9289-the-government-maintains-its-deficit-forecast-at-5-4-and-growth-at-0-5-for-2026

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Le gouvernement maintient ses prévisions pour 2026 d’un déficit à 5,4 % du PIB et d’une croissance de 0,5 %](https://www.sudouest.fr/economie/finances/le-gouvernement-maintient-ses-previsions-pour-2026-d-un-deficit-a-5-4-du-pib-et-d-une-croissance-de-0-5-31378381.php) — Sud Ouest, 4 November 2026 at 13:24

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Cite as: Acturadar, “The government maintains its deficit forecast at 5.4% and growth at 0.5% for 2026”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/9289-the-government-maintains-its-deficit-forecast-at-5-4-and-growth-at-0-5-for-2026
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