Economics

Macron Government Makes Energy-Price Vow Before French Elections

  • Finance minister says support will last as long as needed
  • France wants to reduce debt load, Le Maire tells Bloomberg TV
WATCH: Le Maire discusses the Ukraine crisis and rising energy costs on Bloomberg Television.Source: Bloomberg
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France will use tax cuts and subsidies for as long as needed to shield consumers and companies from soaring energy costs, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said, offering a pledge to voters that stretches beyond April’s presidential elections.