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Claire Stam

France: Barnier plans spending cuts and tax increases

Prime Minister Michel Barnier wants to cut public spending and introduce a special tax for large companies and wealthy households. The Commission will formulate its recommendations as part of the excessive deficit procedure in November.

Von Claire Stam

Neue Regierung in Frankreich bringt keine Stabilität

Die neue französische Regierung unter Premierminister Michel Barnier bewegt sich deutlich nach rechts. Kaum ist sie im Amt, spricht die Opposition davon, die Regierung zu stürzen – es ist eine Drohung, die Barnier und seine Minister ernst nehmen sollten.

Von Claire Stam

New government in France does not bring stability

The new French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is clearly moving to the right. As soon as it takes office, the opposition is talking about toppling the government – a threat that Barnier and his ministers should take seriously.

Von Claire Stam

What's cooking in Paris? The end of procrastination

Two months after the parliamentary elections, in which the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire won an unexpected victory, France still has no prime minister and no government. Impatience is growing in the country, as is the unpopularity of the head of state.

Von Claire Stam