French PM Lecornu Pledges Extra 5 Billion Euros for Local Governments in 2027 Budget
Some elected officials called the commitment 'vague' even as Lecornu promised local spending would keep pace with inflation, according to Le Monde.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has pledged an additional 5 billion euros for local governments in the 2027 budget, according to Le Monde.
In a letter to the Senate, Lecornu committed to having spending by cities, departments and regions rise in line with inflation, while state spending would be "lower," Le Monde reported.
Some elected officials described the commitment as "vague," according to Le Monde.
Sources
- Budget 2027 : Sébastien Lecornu promet 5 milliards d’euros de plus aux collectivités locales — Le Monde — Une
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
Australia News Roundup: OpenAI Breach Probe, Qantas Strike and Victoria's Pub Dog Plan
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the legal situation around an OpenAI data breach is under investigation, as Qantas ground crew strike and Victoria proposes allowing dogs in pubs.
Vote counting begins in Morocco's parliamentary elections
More than 15.8 million registered voters chose the 395-member House of Representatives, with preliminary results expected early Thursday.
Morocco's Parliamentary Elections: 27 Parties Compete Amid Limited Parliament Powers
Twenty-seven political parties are contesting Morocco's legislative elections amid focus on employment and cost of living issues, while parliament's influence remains limited on several key matters.
UK Anti-Disinformation Unit Gains Cross-Party Backing as Farage Calls It an Attack on Free Speech
The government's new unit drew mixed reactions in Parliament, while a separate review pushed firms to offer young people work placements.
Pakistan Reviews Political and Constitutional Issues in Gilgit-Baltistan
A federal committee led by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar met to discuss political and constitutional matters concerning Gilgit-Baltistan.
Aramburu Trial: Prosecution Seeks 27 Years for Loïk Le Priol and 20 Years for Romain Bouvier
The prosecutor presented his closing arguments Wednesday in the trial for the murder of former Argentine rugby player Federico Aramburu, who was killed in 2022.
Comments
Loading comments…