Public debt: the government’s new ways to save money

2023-06-19 23:59:34

It’s not yet austerity, but it’s a first turn of the screw. This Monday, June 19, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of the Economy, presented, without too many details, the first tracks that the government could implement if they are adopted by Parliament, to reduce the debt of the country which is currently stands at 111.6% of GDP. These savings measures would concern health costs, sick leave, housing, training aid or even support for polluting fuel. In total, ten billion euros in savings have been identified for the next few years. A brief overview.