# IMF Chief Urges France to Rein In Deficit as Bond Yields Rise

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-07T10:02:06.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-07T10:02:06.000Z
Section: Investing

> Kristalina Georgieva warned that France must restore confidence in its finances as political turmoil complicates planned spending cuts.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged France to bring its deficit under control as rising borrowing costs and political turmoil increase pressure on the country’s bond market.

French 10-year bond yields have climbed more than 100 basis points since the start of the year. Investors now demand a higher yield for French government debt than for Italian bonds, raising the cost of financing for Paris.

France is preparing budget negotiations around a fiscal adjustment worth tens of billions of euros. The country’s deficit reached 5.1% of gross domestic product last year, while the government is seeking to reduce it below 5%. European Union rules set a 3% reference value for national deficits.

Georgieva said France faces a difficult path as nationwide student protests enter their third week and political divisions make spending cuts harder to pass. “Get your house in order,” she said, warning that bond markets are looking for evidence that government borrowing will be contained.

The standoff adds to broader concerns about sovereign risk and higher rates across global markets, including crypto assets. France’s budget process now becomes the next test for whether officials can provide a credible plan to stabilize public finances.