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HISTORICAL FACTS: France needs to introduce 25 billion euros in cuts to tackle eu deficit | History Defined

France is reportedly looking to further cuts in public spending as it once again fails to meet it target on reducing its 3-trillion euro deficit. AFP - THIBAUD MORITZ

The French government has announced plans for €25 billion in budget cuts this year to address EU concerns over its deficit and debt levels.

. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire stated these cuts are necessary to reduce the deficit to 5.1% of GDP, revised from an earlier 4.4% target.

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