France's total debt of €3.2 trillion or 112% of GDP situates interest payments as the second largest public expenditure, only behind education.
PM Michel Barnier has proposed €20 billion in tax increases and €40 billion in spending cuts, but faces opposition from both the RN and NFP.
Amid the fiscal struggles, a provocative idea arises: legalizing cannabis could provide new tax revenues and reduce law enforcement costs.
The current budget deficit stands at 6%, significantly above the EU's limit, putting pressure on the government's financial stability and Barnier's political future.
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