US EditionFrench PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit
FRANCE, JUL 15 – The plan aims to cut €43.8 billion in spending, including scrapping two public holidays, to reduce France's deficit from 5.8% to under 4.6% in 2026, while boosting defense funds.
- France’s Prime Minister Bayrou proposed eliminating two public holidays, possibly Easter Monday and Victory Day, to save money in the annual budget.
- Bayrou stated that this would generate tax revenues, contributing to around 44 billion euros in savings.
- He emphasized the 'addiction to public spending' and called it a 'critical juncture' for France.
- He questioned the religious significance of Easter Monday and criticized the number of public holidays in May as excessive.
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