Armand: France Can't Waver on Budget Deficit Targets

The finance minister discusses the importance of maintaining a 5% budget deficit target by 2025 and a 3% target by 2029. Despite budget concessions costing €10 billion, the commitment to these targets remains firm. The minister emphasizes the need for responsible political leadership to ensure Europe's prosperity. Adjustments to the budget are compensated with savings and new measures, highlighting the importance of fiscal responsibility. The minister rejects the idea of keeping a higher deficit to avoid government collapse, underscoring a disciplined financial approach.

What is the finance minister's primary responsibility according to the first section?

• To reduce taxes

• To increase government spending

• To maintain a 5% budget deficit target

• To ensure all citizens vote

How much are the budget concessions expected to cost?

• €5 billion

• €10 billion

• €15 billion

• €20 billion

By what year does the finance minister aim to reduce the budget deficit to 3%?

• 2029

• 2031

• 2025

• 2027

What approach does the finance minister take towards budget adjustments?

• Increasing taxes

• Compensating with savings and new measures

• Borrowing more money

• Reducing public services

What is the finance minister's stance on maintaining a higher deficit to prevent government collapse?

• Undecided

• Indifferent

• Supportive

• Opposed