Pensions, state reform, immigration… What Marine Le Pen’s economic plan contains for “the rebirth of France”
The National Rally candidate promises a reduction in public spending and a financial recovery
Quick Look
- Marine Le Pen unveiled her economic program, focused on reducing public spending and tax reforms.
- The RN candidate warns about the state of French finances and aims for primary balance by 2028 to avoid a payment default.
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Why It Matters
The National Rally candidate presents her economic proposals with a view to the presidential election.
With a closed face and a serious tone, Marine Le Pen presented this Tuesday, in the new Parisian headquarters of the flame party, the financial trajectory that she intends to aim for if she reaches the Élysée next May.
Under the slogan of the “renaissance of France”, the candidate of the National Rally (RN) unveiled several structural reforms while painting a particularly gloomy picture of the state of public finances, estimating that “the abyss is right in front of us”.
To avoid this scenario, the leader of the RN deputies promises a cure - "and not austerity", she assures - combining reductions in public spending, tax cuts and reforms. “If the French do not choose a political break, France is heading towards default” in payment, assured the current favorite in the polls.
His team estimates the reduction in public spending at more than 140 billion euros by 2032 and plans to achieve primary balance by 2028, i.e. a…
Open Questions
- Exactly what public spending will be reduced?
- How will the reforms be financed?
