French Prime Minister Michel Barnier dropped a policy bombshell this week, announcing sweeping reforms targeting everything from national debt to immigration – and it’s got everyone talking. 💬 In a marathon National Assembly speech, the PM vowed to tackle France’s toughest challenges \"with listening and compromise\" despite facing a fragmented parliament.
💰 Deficit Slash: Corporate Giants & Wealthy in Focus
Barnier’s team aims to shrink France’s public deficit from 6% to 3% of GDP by 2029 – but how? Big corporations scoring major profits and top-earning residents will face new taxes, while public spending gets a efficiency makeover. Critics wonder: Can France stay competitive while squeezing businesses? 🤔
🌍 Immigration Shakeup After Tragic Catalyst
A recent student murder by an undocumented migrant sparked urgent reforms: stricter visa rules for uncooperative countries, longer detention for deportation-bound migrants, and better enforcement of removal orders. Barnier admitted France’s current system \"isn’t working properly\" – but will tougher measures balance security and human rights?
⚡ What’s Next: Energy, Housing & Retirement
The PM teased upcoming plans for energy transition and housing access, plus possible retirement system tweaks. With no parliamentary majority, Barnier’s \"culture of compromise\" approach will be tested like never before. 🏛️ Could this centrist strategy redefine French politics? Stay tuned.
