Lecornu proposes a 54 billion euro adjustment to reduce the deficit to 5% by 2027

In France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has proposed a 54-billion-euro fiscal adjustment aimed at reducing the national deficit to 5% by 2027. He has called upon the patriotism of various political factions to secure the necessary support for the state budget.

In the Dominican Republic, government officials, including Minister of Agriculture Francisco Oliverio Espaillat and Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza, have addressed concerns regarding the repeal of Decree 635-26. The administration maintains that the removal of these rice import tariffs will not negatively impact domestic producers or lead to an increase in consumer prices, emphasizing a continued commitment to protecting the local agricultural sector.