French Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry Antoine Armand arrives at the Elysee presidential palace to attend the weekly cabinet meeting during which France's 2025 budget will be 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)