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French government defends budget squeeze against claims of unfairness

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France 's 2025 budget contained plans for 60 billion euros ( $65.5 billion ) of spending cuts and tax hikes to tackle a soaring fiscal deficit.

Prime Minister Michel Barnier 's minority government is facing pressure from EU partners and financial markets.

Finance Minister Antoine : "We absolutely need to regain control over our debt and our deficit".

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89

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formal

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English

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58

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