
France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu (L) speaks as (from 2nd L) France's Economy, Finances and Industry Minister Roland Lescure, France's junior Minister for Public Accounts David Amiel, France's Trade Minister Serge Papin and France's Government Spokesperson and junior Minister for Energy and Digital economy Maud Bregeon listen, during a press conference focusing on the consequences of the war in Iran and to announce "measures to support economic activity", at the Hotel Matignon Prime minister residence in Paris on May 21, 2026. The message en the screen on the left reads in French "A clear principle for the next budget: no tax increases". (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP via Getty Images)




