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Under pressure from the markets and with Elisha in dispute, France tries to reduce the deficit without aggravating social tension

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A French government faces a 5.4% deficit against a backdrop of rising social tensions and public spending pressures. The article highlights the difficulty of reducing this deficit without worsening family burdens or state social services, noting that debt financing costs have reduced executive room for public needs. The text explicitly states it is exclusive to paid subscribers and includes pricing information.

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• The French government faces a 5.4% deficit against a backdrop of rising social tensions and public spending pressures.
• The article explicitly states it is exclusive to paid subscribers and includes pricing information.

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This article discusses the French government's economic challenge of reducing a 5.4% deficit against rising social tensions and public spending pressures, noting that debt financing costs have reduced executive room for public needs.

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