GlobalData TS Lombard
Report published August 25, 2026
More Political Risk to Price? Euro Area Sovereign Debt Analysis
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- GlobalData TS Lombard
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- August 25, 2026
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Authors / editors: Davide Oneglia
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Euro Area political risk is escalating beyond France into Germany and Italy, putting upward pressure on 10-year OAT and BTP spreads vs Bunds. These dynamics will elevate EGB term premia across the medium term while generating tactical opportunities in sovereign bonds and equities.
Key Takeaways
- 1.French political and fiscal risks are set to push the 10y OAT-Bund spread above 100 bps, driven by bitter presidential campaign dynamics and unresolved budget deficits without an immediate budget agreement expected until after the election.
- 2.Political stability in Italy faces pressure from the rise of Roberto Vannacci's far-right Futuro Nazionale party, challenging Meloni's pragmatic coalition and threatening to widen BTP-Bund spreads.
- 3.In Germany, AfD leads in state polls (such as Saxony-Anhalt at ~41%) and fragile federal coalition dynamics are under-priced, which should inject higher term premia into Bund yields and widen broader EGB spreads.
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- France
- Italy
- Germany
- What this means for markets
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Report data
Time to price in more political risk
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 10y OAT-Bund spread level | 87 bps | Markets have already pushed the spread above 87bps, matching previous peak levels since the 2024 snap election. |
| French fiscal deficit target/path | 6 % of GDP | The deficit is projected to rise another 0.5pp of GDP, worryingly close to 6%, without corrective action. |
| Futuro Nazionale polling share in Italy | 7% | Vannacci's party FN has attained 7% in polls, mostly at the expense of Lega. |
| AfD polling in Saxony-Anhalt State Election | 41% | AfD is polling ~41% in Saxony Anhalt and is expected to be able to govern alone. |
| AfD polling in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 36% | AfD is leading in regional polls in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. |
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Authors / Editors
Davide Oneglia
Reported Data Context
- 10y OAT-Bund spread level: 87 bps (August 2026) · Source: GlobalData TS Lombard
- French fiscal deficit target/path: 6 % of GDP (Next year (2027))
- Futuro Nazionale polling share in Italy: 7 % (August 2026) · Source: Politico's Poll of Polls
- AfD polling in Saxony-Anhalt State Election: 41 % (September 2026) · Source: Politico's Poll of Polls
- AfD polling in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: 36 % (August 2026) · Source: Politico's Poll of Polls
Securities
EURUSDFrench 10-Year Government Bond (OAT)German 10-Year Federal Bond (Bund)Italian 10-Year Government Bond (BTP)
Themes
Euro Area Sovereign Debt & Political RiskFrench Fiscal Path and Spread WideningPopulism and Electoral Law Shifts in Italy & Germany
Regions
EuropeFranceItalyGermany