On Friday, September 18, a discussion took place on the French business channel BFM Business in the program Les Experts, hosted by Laure Closier. The topic was a proposal by Sébastien Lecornu, a French politician, to achieve 54 billion euros in savings to keep the country’s budget deficit at 5.4 percent for the year. This proposal is part of broader economic discussions aimed at managing public finances and reducing national debt. The discussion featured Cécile Maisonneuve, founder of the consulting firm DECYSIVE, Laurent Vronski, general director of the economic research group ERVOR, and Thibault Prébay, an economist and president of Hécate. These experts provided insights into the feasibility and implications of Lecornu’s proposal, considering current economic conditions and potential impacts on public services and growth. Budget deficits occur when a government spends more than it earns in a given year, and reducing them is a key goal for many economies to ensure long-term stability. Lecornu’s plan aims to cut spending significantly to meet the deficit target, which has been a point of debate among economists and policymakers. The program Les Experts is a regular feature on BFM Business, offering analysis on economic and financial topics. It is available as a podcast, allowing listeners to access the discussions from Monday to Friday. This format helps reach a wider audience interested in understanding complex economic issues.