French Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Antoine Armand speaks alongside French Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and Gender Equality Paul Christophe (L), French Minister of Health and Access to Care Genevieve Darrieussecq (2nd L), French Minister for Budget and Public Accounts Laurent Saint-Martin (3rd L) and French government's spokesperson Maud Bregeon (R) during a press briefing following the weekly cabinet meeting during which France's 2025 budget was presented on October 10, 2024 in Paris. New French Prime Minister faces a major test today as he presents a deficit-slashing budget to his cabinet before submitting it to a largely hostile parliament. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)