“We have too often sought popularity rather than the proper functioning of the country,” said Laurence Garnier, Secretary of State for Consumer Affairs.

The Secretary of State for Consumer Affairs was the guest of France Bleu Loire Océan on Friday.

“We have too often sought popularity rather than the proper functioning of the country”estimates Laurence Garnier, Secretary of State for Consumer Affairs, regarding budgetary savings. She was a guest of France Bleu Loire Océan on Friday October 4.

“The woman on the right that I am notes, like the entire government, that the situation of public accounts today is extremely difficultshe explains. The announced deficit is 6% in 2024. Our country has never reached such deficit levels outside of a period of crisis.” According to Laurence Garnier, “Today our country borrows on the financial markets at rates higher than Greece, which means that if we do not act, the entire country risks an unprecedented financial crisis, including the most fragile, the the most modest will be the first victims.

It therefore justifies the measures announced by Michel Barnier to make 60 billion euros in savings. “Our commitment is to protect the French from this crisis, particularly the most vulnerable. This requires taking measures.” She nevertheless recommends saving money “in a targeted, intelligent, proportionate manner”. “Michel Barnier gave some ideas. For the 60 billion that we want to find to build the 2025 budget, two thirds, 40 billion, will come from savings on the various state budgets. That’s too much for a long time the State has added expenses without ever removing others. The political risk is there today.regrets Laurence Garnier. She criticizes Gérald Darmanin’s decision not to vote on the budget: “Everyone must simply wish for the success of the country.”

“This success requires reducing our public spending to be able to be effective where we need it: security, our agents, our law enforcement, our health personnel… When we have to find 60 billion “euros to ensure that our country can continue to function well in the years to come, yes, it’s not easy, but nonetheless, we are committed to doing it.” Laurence Garnier “welcomes the commitment” of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, “who is determined to do it and who does not seek popularity, who seeks the effectiveness of our country. That seems essential to me. We have too often sought popularity rather than the proper functioning of the country”concludes Laurence Garnier.