French Prime Minister Proposes Eliminating Two Public Holidays to Cut Deficit

French Prime Minister Proposes Eliminating Two Public Holidays to Cut Deficit

France’s Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, has unveiled a plan to eliminate two public holidays and freeze most government spending in an effort to close a significant budget gap. The measures are part of a wider initiative to trim public finances by €43.8 billion ($50.88 billion). Under the proposal, welfare payments and tax brackets would remain […]