France's PM skirts another crisis and markets like it — but it comes at a price
1. France suspends pension reform, avoiding government collapse for now. 2. No retirement age increase until January 2028, impacting France’s fiscal outlook. 3. Suspension costs estimated at 400 million euros in 2026 and 1.8 billion in 2027. 4. Potential long-term fiscal consequences if reforms remain contentious before 2027 elections. 5. Investors hopeful for 2026 cost-cutting budget passage amid political stability.