Michel Barnier delivered a robust policy speech to the French National Assembly, emphasizing the urgent need to restore public finances and tackle the nation's significant debt. He outlined five key priorities: standard of living, public services, security, immigration, and fraternity, with a commitment to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP by 2025 and below 3% by 2029. Key measures include a 2% increase in the minimum wage starting November 1 and the resumption of the farm bill.
