The French are significantly less efficient at work today than in 2019. Emmanuel Macron hoped to do differently than his predecessors.

The economic slowdown, which limits tax revenues, requires a drastic revision of this approach. Despite the vast recovery plan concocted after Covid, the situation is giving the government a hard time. Growth is fading, with a downward forecast by Bercy. The executive seems ready to tackle the monumental sphere of social spending during its 2025 budget. This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 80% left to discover.