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Amélie de Montchalin warns France must confront soaring debt interest costs
New Cour des comptes head Amélie de Montchalin cautioned that France's rising debt and its interest burden demand urgent fiscal action.
In her first public remarks since taking charge of the Cour des comptes seven months ago, Amélie de Montchalin highlighted the growing weight of interest payments on the national debt. She invoked Article 15 of the Constitution, emphasizing citizens' right to hold public officials accountable for financial management. The former minister stressed that one outlet trajectory threatens fiscal stability and calls for a swift policy response.
Why it matters
The warning highlights a looming fiscal challenge that could affect taxes, public services, and economic stability in France.
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