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France’s 2027 budget plan puts pressure on local services

France presented its 2027 budget bill on Thursday, seeking to enact unpopular belt-tightening measures. And local governments are bracing for painful cuts. The national government provides most of the financing for local and municipal budgets – and it's now seeking 5.4 billion euros in savings there.

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