French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said on Monday that the government of Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault estimated that they needed 7-10 billion euro to reduce the budget deficit to 4.5 percent. GDP by the end of the year
Giving an interview TV channel ITEL Moscovici explained that the calculations are estimate, and the ministry "is waiting for official data." The Minister referred to the results of the audit, which he has commissioned to examine in depth the state of public finances - the agency EFE said.
Moscovici said on Monday in an interview that Paris will not achieve fiscal targets for 2012 without saving up these sums, but it will not mean painful budget cuts.
The government will present a draft budget on 4th July; it is expected that there are listed new tax guidelines. President Francois Hollande promised to reduce the budget deficit this year to 4.5 percent.
AP Agency notes that France is one of the countries which brings the largest sums for funds to countries of monetary union which are currently covered by the aid programs to prevent them from insolvency.
Representatives of Poland took part in the international PDAC Convention trade fair in Toronto, one of the world’s most important events for the mining and natural resources sector. The Polish delegation included representatives of the Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH), led by the President of the Agency, Andrzej Dycha.
czytaj więcejHow can long-term investments be effectively stimulated through the capital market, and what regulatory changes are needed to achieve this? This was the central question of the debate titled “Stimulating Long-Term Investment through the Capital Market,” held on 26 February during the “Risk and Regulation” seminar in Warsaw at the headquarters of the Urząd Komisji Nadzoru Finansowego.
czytaj więcejNearly 60 hectares of fully serviced investment land located directly next to Port Lotniczy Olsztyn–Mazury in Szymany are waiting for an investor. This is a unique opportunity for businesses seeking a strategic location that combines access to air, road, and rail infrastructure with the growth potential of a dynamically developing region.
czytaj więcejThe Województwo mazowieckie region has already invested more than PLN 55 billion from European funds and the National Recovery Plan (KPO). As a result, roads, railways, public transport systems, and hospitals are being modernized. Digital, environmental, tourism, and education projects are also being implemented.
czytaj więcejThe EEC Trends conference brought together representatives of business, public administration, and financial institutions to open a debate on the future directions of the Polish and European economies. The Polish Development Fund (PFR) actively participated in the event, addressing topics related to security, new technologies, and the development of the defense industry. The meeting also served as a substantive prelude to the European Economic Congress (EEC), where PFR has announced a strong presence—both through a dedicated zone and expert panels.
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