
The executive reveals for the first time the share of pensions in ministerial appropriations, while the National Assembly debates amendments to the finance bill.
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The finance bill (PLF) for 2027 is currently being examined by deputies in the National Assembly.
What the new data reveal on the weight of civil servant pensions in French budgetary expenditure
DECRYPTION - For the first time, the executive publishes, in the annexes to the state budget for 2027, the exact share of the pensions of former public employees in the appropriations of the various ministries.
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The executive reveals for the first time the weight of civil servants' pensions in the 2027 budget. At the same time, Emmanuel Macron spoke on TF1 and France 2 concerning the security and economic challenges and the end of his mandate.