
France: A Budget at Last?
Despite his promises, the prime minister will force the budget through to overcome a political deadlock that had lasted several months.

Despite his promises, the prime minister will force the budget through to overcome a political deadlock that had lasted several months.

Budget minister Amélie de Montchalin says all options remain on the table as France starts the year without an agreed state budget.

The processions gathered seven to ten times more people than in 2022.

The unhealthy political, social, and economic climate in France is now of international concern. The Council of Europe has sounded the alarm against excessive use of violence against the demonstrators.