The French deficit will reach 5.5% in 2023. When public finances slip, the government often seeks to make communities contribute to restoring the accounts.
The latter always appear reluctant, jealous of their financial autonomy. Especially since, they argue, they are not responsible for the state's finances. The High Council of Local Public Finances (HCFPL) is meeting this Tuesday to discuss the disastrous situation of state coffers. It is a delegation of representatives of the main associations of local elected officials.