France balances tax relief and new charges in 2026 budget

France is set to adopt its 2026 budget on Monday, pending Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu surviving a no-confidence vote. The budget freezes income tax for many, keeps domestic help credits, and offers €1 student meals, but introduces a €2 import tax and a large company profit tax. Passed via 49.3, it aims to cut the deficit to 5% of GDP.