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It was expected that the reshuffle would reflect a policy pivot towards social and environmental priorities in the wake of COVID-19 and as a response to the outcome of local…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254501
ISSN: 2633-304X
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French pension reforms.
Macron was elected on a programme calling for cuts in public spending and tax of 60 billion euros (69 billion dollars) and 20 billion euros respectively by 2022. France’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222227
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Eric Coquerel of the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) was elected chair of the powerful finance committee, which plays an important constitutional oversight role in passing budgets…
The minority government faces significant opposition to its medium-term financial plans, next year’s deficit-reducing budget and immigration reforms.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281881
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The decision reflects doubts over Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire's four-year plan to “chill” state spending and reduce France's accumulated debt from 111.6% of GDP to 108.3% by…
France has been one of the first European countries to prepare effectively for Brexit, setting up a task force in July 2016. It has since adopted a consistently hard line, helping…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238292
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Over the course of three years, Macron has evolved from being a close adviser to Socialist President Francois Hollande to becoming the candidate who appears to be best positioned…
The joint cabinet meeting -- an annual event -- is only one of many signs of the close, long-term alliance between France and Germany. Still, yesterday’s gathering produced more…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222163
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As a result of dwindling tax revenue, he also said that state spending would be cut by EUR10bn (USD10.8bn). The government’s forecast for this year is more optimistic than…