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"As usual," the government "has overlooked the need to increase Social Security revenues in this budget," denounced the socialist deputy Sandrine Runel, who on her part defends "the creation of a progressive generalized social contribution, essential to restore our public finances." #Retraites #SécuritéSociale #Budget (translated)

The freeze on pensions planned by the government, which will not increase pensions above 1,265 euros, is causing widespread opposition in the Assembly, where many deputies believe that these measures disproportionately impact the most vulnerable. #Retraites #SécuritéSociale #Budget (translated)

Chicago Boy wrote that he dined the night before with a right-wing advisor to Lecornu, whom he described as profoundly disillusioned by the exercise of Macronist power. According to this interlocutor's assessment, the failure of Macronism was attributed to the political origins of its leaders, most of whom came from the left, particularly the Socialist Party, the Rocardian movement, or the CFDT, and were influenced by its values. Chicago Boy believed that this legacy led Macronist leaders to only half-heartedly pursue right-wing policies. He cited the replacement of the ISF with an IFI, which he deemed almost as counterproductive, the numerous exceptions to the pension reform that would have limited savings before it was suspended, as well as the promise to eliminate 100,000 public sector jobs, whereas their number had actually increased by 200,000. He concluded that one should never vote for the soft center. #Macronisme #PolitiqueFrançaise #GaucheDroite (translated)

The author stated that Article 34 of the PLFSS 2027, dedicated to the budget of Social Security and pensions, was a direct attack against large families of civil servants and military personnel. He added that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces had also raised the alarm and deemed his warning justified. https://t.co/Y9O7YqZeCI #PLFSS2027 #Familles #SécuritéSociale #FR (translated)

French Milei supporters published a translation of a tweet from Javier Milei, in which the Argentine president accused socialism of claiming causes such as disability, retirees, or public universities to justify, in his opinion, uncontrolled and untransparent spending and bureaucratic structures. Milei claimed that audit requests were often presented as an attack against the concerned individuals, and that opening accounts revealed intermediaries, advocacy organizations, and taxpayer-funded privileges. He argued that this mechanism had been observed in Argentina and other countries, to the detriment of people who truly needed help and Argentine taxpayers. He demanded the publication of all accounts and contracts as well as accountability from each responsible party. #Liberté #Transparence #Responsabilité (translated)

Joan Larroumec presented the tensions between France and Germany as a result of increasing competition, particularly in the defense industry. He indicated that Berlin planned military spending of €108 billion in 2026, compared to €57 billion for Paris, and nearly €140 billion in 2027. According to him, Germany was seeking to use these expenditures as a lever for economic transformation, while its historical industrial model was weakened. Larroumec notably cited the decline in German exports to China, which he claimed fell from €106 billion in 2022 to €81 billion in 2025, as well as a reduction of 142,400 jobs in the German automotive industry since 2019. He also wrote that German defense start-ups had received $3.5 billion in investments in 2026, compared to $375 million in France, and that Berlin had concluded a framework agreement with Helsing and Stark that could reach €4.3 billion. He estimated that this strategy heightened rivalries between the two countries and jeopardized their joint programs. He reported that Paris and Berlin acknowledged on June 8 that the SCAF could not be successfully executed, and that the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces announced Germany's abandonment of the MGCS tank program. He also mentioned competition in drones, artificial intelligence, and space, where, according to him, Germany was seeking to reduce France's position. Finally, Larroumec argued that France's financial difficulties limited its ability to invest in defense and risked weakening its industry. He stated that French and German interests were becoming increasingly misaligned and that this situation could lead to chaotic episodes in Europe. #France #Allemagne #Défense (translated)

The Finance Committee of the National Assembly has significantly modified the revenue aspect of the 2027 budget draft by adopting several amendments, particularly concerning the Livret A and taxes on retirees and high incomes, while preparing to return to the government's initial version for public debate starting on Tuesday. #Budget2027 #LivretA #Retraites (translated)

Guillaume Kasbarian wrote that after the calls not to alter pensions and the social model, local authorities were also subject to a refusal of reform. He wondered what level of deficit, debt, interest rates, and spreads would be necessary for everyone to react, and announced a meeting in the assembly the following week. https://t.co/IkCp0sKdTU #Retraites #ModèleSocial #Politique (translated)

Guillaume Kasbarian stated that pensions were the country's primary public expense. He estimated that their financing depended on the working population and, due to the system's deficit, on their children. According to him, increasing pensions would impose an additional burden on the working population and future generations. He called for an end to this and demanded more political courage. https://t.co/uQQXCAQX2q #Retraites #Politique #Société (translated)

Guillaume Kasbarian, a Macronist deputy, advocates for a drastic reduction in public spending and the elimination of the tax deduction for retirees, despite widespread opposition within the National Assembly, thus illustrating his liberal commitment in a political context where the majority prefers to increase spending. #Budget2027 #AbattementFiscal #DépensePublique (translated)

Guillaume Kasbarian estimated that clientelism was the worst response to the budgetary deadlock. He described the promise to increase pensions while leading workers to believe that they would not have to pay anything as a "lie," and referred to an article from L’Opinion. https://t.co/gomTuNTC1O https://t.co/uNywhokQJA #Budgétaire #Économie #Retraites (translated)

The modification of the deduction ceiling has therefore been withdrawn, much to the dismay of certain elected officials from the presidential camp such as Guillaume Kasbarian, who saw it as a "breeze of primary electoralism towards retirees." #Budget2027 #AvantagesFiscaux #Retraités (translated)

The 2027 budget proposal examines several new tax benefits, including the elimination of the 10% deduction reform for retirees, the tax exemption for overtime, as well as a tax credit for accommodation costs in nursing homes, in the context of proposed changes by the Finance Committee of the National Assembly. #Budget2027 #AvantagesFiscaux #Retraités (translated)