Weighted down by the Covid-19, the Social Security deficit is expected to reach a record level of 44.7 billion euros this year, then decrease to 25.5 billion next year, according to a summary of the Audit Commission consulted this Monday by AFP.
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The deficit for 2020 was estimated in June at 52 billion, but this forecast has been revised downwards due to lower than expected tax receipts and contributions, as well as an exceptional payment from the pension reserve fund. .