Economic·Le Monde·4d agoFrance
French Economy Minister Backs 5% Deficit Target
Revenue section of budget bill rejected in committee
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France's Economy Minister defended a deficit target of 5% of GDP 'whatever the cost,' after deputies rejected the revenue portion of the budget text in committee. The measure will be debated in the National Assembly on Tuesday.
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