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Back|The Court of Auditors reveals that the retirement of civil servants costs the State 65 billion euros per year
The Court of Auditors reveals that the retirement of civil servants costs the State 65 billion euros per year
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Le Figaro Actualités·13 hours ago·Business·1 min read·🇫🇷France·

The Court of Auditors reveals that the retirement of civil servants costs the State 65 billion euros per year

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  • The Court of Auditors revealed that civil servants' retirement costs the French state 65 billion euros per year, increasing the public debt.
  • This expenditure represents a heavy toll on national finances, according to a published analysis.
  • The government is currently examining ways to obtain more flexibility in European regulations, particularly concerning refineries, in order to improve the supply and prices of fuels.

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The retirement of civil servants in France is financed by the State, unlike the private sector where it is based on a system of contributions. This particularity weighs heavily on the national budget.

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The Court of Auditors revealed that civil servants' retirement costs the French state 65 billion euros per year, increasing the public debt. This expenditure represents a heavy toll on national finances, according to a published analysis. The government is currently examining ways to obtain more flexibility in European regulations, particularly concerning refineries, in order to improve the supply and prices of fuels.

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Obtaining “more flexibility in regulations at European level”, particularly for refineries, is currently under study, according to government spokesperson Maud Bregeon.

65 billion euros per year: the Court of Auditors lifts the veil on the opacity of civil servants' retirement

DECRYPTION - The State is paying a heavy price to pay civil service pensions, increasing France's debt.

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  • The government will present proposals to reform the civil servants' pension system in the coming months.

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  • ?What specific measures is the government considering to reduce the cost of civil servants' pensions?
  • ?How could the requested European regulatory flexibility concretely impact refineries and fuel supplies?

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This article was originally published by Le Figaro Actualités.

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  • The Court of Auditors revealed that civil servants' retirement costs the French state 65 billion euros per year, increasing the public debt.
  • This expenditure represents a heavy toll on national finances, according to a published analysis.
  • The government is currently examining ways to obtain more flexibility in European regulations, particularly concerning refineries, in order to improve the supply and prices of fuels.

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