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Le Maire Defends Economic Record Amidst Deficit Controversy

Former French Minister Bruno Le Maire defends his economic record amidst controversy over France's rising public deficit, shifting blame to administrative errors and the current government.

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France

EconomyFranceGovernmentFrench PoliticsDeficitResponsibility

French GovernmentFrench Ministry Of Economy And FinanceSenate

Bruno Le MaireMichel BarnierEmmanuel Macron

Who does Le Maire blame for the inaccurate assessment of public revenue?: Le Maire denies any fault or deception, stating the deficit's severity wasn't known before December 2023 and emphasizing that neither his cabinet nor he were involved in the revenue assessment.
What was Le Maire's prediction for the deficit with more stringent measures?: He claims the 6.1% deficit in 2024 was the current government's choice, not his, and asserts that more vigorous measures could have reduced it to around 5.5%.
What is Bruno Le Maire's main argument regarding the increased public deficit?: Bruno Le Maire, former French Minister of Economy, refutes any wrongdoing in the public deficit increase, blaming a \"grave technical error\" in revenue assessment by the administration.
What is Le Maire's stance on his relationship with President Macron regarding economic policy?: Despite lost policy arbitrages, Le Maire insists on no fundamental disagreements with President Macron, sharing common economic objectives of growth, full employment, and deficit reduction.
How does Le Maire explain the collaborative decision-making process regarding economic policies?: While acknowledging his responsibility as head of the Finance administration, he highlights the collaborative nature of economic policy decisions within the government, citing lost arbitrages on social benefits and pensions.

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