The French public budget › Agriculture, overseas, foreign affairs, economy, veterans… · State · 2026
External action of the State
France's action in Europe and worldwide, cultural diplomacy and influence, french nationals abroad and consular affairs: the 20th largest of the 31 missions in the State budget for 2026.
3.5bn€
voted for 2026 in the State budget (budget act)
Year by year
Spent in 20243.3bn€
Spent in 20253.4bn€
Voted for 20263.5bn€
What it pays for, voted for 2026
France's action in Europe and worldwide78%2.7bn€Cultural diplomacy and influence18%611M€French nationals abroad and consular affairs4%153M€Source: 2024 actual spending (budget outturn act) ↗, 2025 actual spending (budget outturn act) ↗, 2026 budget act as passed ↗.