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France's Austerity Plan Sparks Outrage Amid Economic Crisis

7/21/2025

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French Prime Minister unveils a stringent fiscal plan for 2026, slashing €44 billion and cutting 3,000 public sector jobs. As the nation grapples with a 5.8% deficit and soaring public debt at 113%, these austerity measures jeopardize the welfare state, igniting fierce criticism and raising concerns over political stability and trust within the EU.

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French Prime Minister unveils a stringent fiscal plan for 2026, slashing €44 billion and cutting 3,000 public sector jobs. As the nation grapples with a 5.8% deficit and soaring public debt at 113%, these austerity measures jeopardize the welfare state, igniting fierce criticism and raising concerns over political stability and trust within the EU.