Barnier makes last-ditch effort to prevent government collapse – POLITICO

Barnier makes last-ditch effort to prevent government collapse – POLITICO

After being named prime minister in early September, Barnier said his priority was to bring down France’s budget deficit and get the country’s finances in order. To do so, he proposed a budget with €60 billion in combined tax hikes and spending cuts. Barnier attempted to pass part of the French budget using a constitutional … Read more

PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

New French PM promises ‘targeted tax hikes’ and spending cuts in order to cut budget deficit, national debt. France’s new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has outlined the policy programme of his new government, seeking to shore up its fragile position just three weeks after taking office. In his first policy speech on Tuesday, Barnier said … Read more

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