France's budget deficit expected at 220 billion euros in 2021 -AFP
Reuters
Published May 29, 2021 05:59AM ET
PARIS (Reuters) - France's budget deficit is expected to reach around 220 billion euros ($268.16 billion) this year as a result of various support measures for the coronavirus-hit economy, budget minister Olivier Dussopt told Agence France-Presse on Saturday.
The previous estimation stood at 173.3 billion euros, Dussopt said.
French newspaper Les Echos reported on Wednesday that the French government was to present lawmakers next week with a bill containing additional emergency stimulus measures worth 15 billion euros.
The measures, which come on top of emergency aid close to 100 billion euros last year, are expected to include tax rebates for hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as various support schemes, such as compensation for lost working hours.
The European Commission forecasts economic growth of 5.7% in France this year while the government targets growth of 5%.
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