The French government has announced a budget plan for 2025, aiming to cut spending and increase taxes by €60bn to address a growing deficit. The goal is to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP by 2025 and comply with the Maastricht Treaty by 2029. Key measures include €41.3bn in spending cuts and €19.3bn in new tax revenues, with significant job cuts in the Ministry of Education. Economists express skepticism about the feasibility of these plans, citing concerns over the ambitious nature of the proposals and potential challenges in implementation.