Gabriel Attal Defends Budget Strategy Amid Senate Scrutiny

The former Prime Minister faced tough questions from senators regarding the unexpected rise in France's public deficit.

Gabriel Attal, former Prime Minister, was questioned by the Senate's Finance Commission about the significant budget deficit increase.
Attal argued that his government took decisive actions, including implementing €20 billion in savings, despite the deficit reaching 6.1%.
Critics in the Senate questioned the absence of a corrective finance law, which Attal defended by citing other legislative measures taken.
Attal acknowledged the degradation of public finances but emphasized the proactive steps his administration took to manage the situation.
The Senate is set to further investigate the budgetary decisions with upcoming hearings, including questioning former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.