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France's plan to tackle deficit sparks outcry from left&wing lawmakers, unions
France’s minority government is facing heavy backlash from left-wing lawmakers and unions after proposing to slash the state budget by €60 billion next year as it aims to plug the country's deficit. The finance bill, which includes major tax hikes and spending cuts, is set for debate in parliament next week.
France’s minority government is facing heavy backlash from left-wing lawmakers and unions after proposing to slash the state budget by €60 billion next year as it aims to plug the country's deficit. The finance bill, which includes major tax hikes and spending cuts, is set for debate in parliament next week.
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