21:59 (19:59)⇢France's Fiscal Facelift: 60 Billion Euro Budget Squeeze
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the presentation of the 2025 budget, focusing on spending cuts and tax increases (Le Monde, Le Figaro, Libération, L'Express, Le Point, BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Parisien, 20 Minutes, Mediapart). Key points include changes to retirement pensions, high-income taxation, and public sector job cuts. The budget aims to address France's financial situation, with 60 billion euros in savings or new taxes targeted mainly at the wealthy.