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Back to the future-planning: France

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France's Economic Recovery Plan

This chapter explores France's 100 billion euro economic stimulus plan designed to revive the economy post-COVID-19, focusing on business support and long-term growth. It discusses President Macron's strategies for balancing immediate recovery needs with upcoming presidential elections while reflecting on historical economic interventions. The chapter also examines the public's mixed reception to government efforts and the implications of postponed reforms in the wake of the pandemic.

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