Editorial: Le Monde

• France is grappling with severe economic and fiscal difficulties, as its social climate is becoming tense.
• The phase-out of pandemic protection measures has left vulnerable businesses in a precarious state.
• The recession in Germany, their main trading partner, is starting to impact activity in France.
• Worldwide competition is intensifying, with China growing more aggressive commercially and the U.S leaning towards protectionism.
• There is a lack of coherent and efficient economic strategies in France.
• In the parliamentary discussions, an electoralist approach prevails instead of reasoned economic analysis.
• All French political parties need to be accountable and critically analyze economic investments and spending.

Conclusion: France urgently requires a reasoned and coherent strategy to address its economic challenges, increase its competitiveness and stabilize its economy, keeping in mind fiscal fairness.

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