Handelsblatt report that France faces a new fiscal crisis as its budget deficit could rise to 5.6% of GDP in 2024, higher than the expected reduction to 5.1%. The political deadlock following the parliamentary elections exacerbates the situation, with concerns that the deficit may exceed 6% next year if corrective measures are not taken. Armin Steinbach, professor at HEC Paris, warns that without decisive action, France risks both a constitutional and fiscal crisis. He emphasizes that urgent budget cuts across ministries are needed to address the precarious economic situation.