Moody's gives the City of Lights a high quality rating of “AA2” with a “stable outlook” over the long term. The independent agency underlines in particular "the very solid governance and management of the City" and indicates that "the debt of the city will remain sustainable and its interest charge very affordable" Fitch and Moody's are preparing to comment (on April 26) on France's economic situation, leaving the government fearing a drop in its rating.