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Attal Defends France's Budgetary Actions Amidst Senate Inquiry

Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal defends his government's handling of the country's worsening public finances before the Senate, while Bruno Le Maire refutes accusations of wrongdoing. The Senate's inquiry reveals significant discrepancies in budget forecasts.

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EconomyLabour MarketFranceGovernmentFrench PoliticsBudgetDebt

French SenateEnsemble Pour La RépubliqueBercy

Gabriel AttalBruno Le MaireElisabeth BorneEmmanuel MacronMichel Barnier

What was Attal's opinion of the criticism faced by Bruno Le Maire?: Attal deemed the political and media criticism against former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as "scandalous", praising Le Maire's commitment to reducing France's debt.
Who is scheduled to testify before the Senate after Gabriel Attal?: Elisabeth Borne, Attal's predecessor as Prime Minister, is scheduled to testify before the Senate on November 15th as part of the ongoing investigation into the country's deteriorating financial situation.
What is the nature of the inquiry being conducted by the French Senate?: The French Senate is conducting an inquiry into the worsening public finances, questioning the reliability of previous government forecasts. The projected deficit is far higher than initially anticipated, raising concerns.
What is the projected public deficit for France, and what concerns does it raise?: The significant increase in the projected public deficit, reaching 6.1% of GDP, is a major concern. This figure is considerably higher than previously estimated and puts France in violation of EU rules.
What measures did Gabriel Attal claim to have taken to address the deterioration of French public finances?: Gabriel Attal, former French Prime Minister, defended his government's actions in addressing the deterioration of public finances. He highlighted significant budget cuts and revisions to growth forecasts as strong measures taken to mitigate the issue.

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