France's 2025 Budget Sparks Debate Over Fiscal Strategy

The proposed budget aims to reduce public deficit but faces criticism for heavy reliance on tax increases.

• The 2025 budget proposal targets a public deficit reduction from 6.1% to 5% of GDP, but experts question its feasibility.
• The government plans to cut spending by €40 billion and increase taxes by €20 billion, yet doubts remain about achieving these goals.
• Critics argue that the budget's approach leans heavily on tax hikes, potentially stifling economic growth.
• Public sector job cuts are minimal, with significant reductions largely absent from the budget plan.
• The High Council of Public Finances highlights the fragility of the proposed spending cuts, suggesting the fiscal outlook may be overly optimistic.

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