“Fitch said the negative outlook reflects a deterioration since its August review, and cited weaker growth, higher borrowing costs and a wider deficit.”

WSJ Markets · Fitch Downgrades France's Outlook to Negative Amid Fiscal Deterioration

“The emerging policy debate ahead of the presidential election has not materially strengthened Fitch's confidence in the prospects for durable deficit reduction that could lead to debt stabilization.”

Reuters/Investing.com News · Fitch Downgrades France's Outlook to Negative Amid Fiscal Deterioration