French public finances have reached critical condition, says Fillon

France's public finances have reached a 'critical' state and are unsustainable, François Fillon, the Prime Minister, said 24 September 2007 as the government took measures to plug a yawning gap in its welfare budget.

The Tocqueville Connection, 24.9.07: French finances 'critical' PM says in new warning http://www.adetocqueville.com/

BBC News, 26.9.07: Sarkozy debut budget eyes growth http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7014028.stm

The Tocqueville Connection, 26.9.07: Sarkozy's first budget unveiled in 'bankrupt' France http://www.adetocqueville.com/

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