A document from the Ministry of Economy and Finance reveals that France's deficit is exploding, and might require 60 billion euros worth of cuts to get it down to where the EU wants it. Macron hid the document for over a month and a half.

And Marine Le Pen reveals what she wants from the next government: a golden egg which might ensure the National Rally steamrolls the next legislative elections, which her party also hopes come as soon as possible.

Plus, another name in the rotation as a potential PM: Michel Barnier.

Show Notes

- Dans un Barnier de crabes - Politico Newsletter (fr)

- Marine Le Pen pose ses conditions : « Que le futur Premier ministre ne nous traite pas comme des pestiférés » (fr)

- Budget 2025 : l’exécutif à la manœuvre pour continuer comme avant (fr)

- After Raising the Pension Age, Emmanuel Macron Is Planning “Unprecedented Austerity” (en)

- BeReal Power User (feat. FLAP24) - Corner Späti podcast (en)

More Context From Flap24

- Bruno's Bercy Boys Build A Budget (en)

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