{"id":527318,"date":"2025-04-18T11:58:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T09:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benews.ci\/an\/?p=527318"},"modified":"2025-04-18T11:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T09:58:23","slug":"clemence-guette-we-must-protect-public-services-and-restore-tax-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/benews.ci\/en\/clemence-guette-we-must-protect-public-services-and-restore-tax-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Cl\u00e9mence Guett\u00e9: \u201cWe must protect public services and restore tax justice\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Speaking on <em>France Info<\/em> this Tuesday morning, MP Cl\u00e9mence Guett\u00e9 delivered a sharp critique of France\u2019s current security, diplomatic, and budgetary situation. Voicing concerns over a surge in violence targeting prisons and strongly criticizing the government\u2019s diplomatic stance towards Algeria, the left-wing lawmaker also warned of the dangers of a \u201cdisguised austerity\u201d policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the diplomatic front, Guett\u00e9 condemned the government\u2019s handling of the crisis between France and Algeria, marked by the reciprocal expulsion of diplomats. She described the situation as a failure of the Retaillot approach, calling for a return to \u201ccalm and professional diplomacy.\u201d According to her, the executive has over-personalized bilateral relations, to the detriment of their effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it was on public finances that Cl\u00e9mence Guett\u00e9 was most outspoken. She labeled the executive\u2019s announcement of an additional \u20ac40 billion in spending cuts for 2026 \u2014 following the \u20ac50 billion already approved for 2025 \u2014 as \u201cill-prepared\u201d and \u201cdangerous.\u201d In her view, the current budget strategy is misguided, targeting essential public spending while sparing tax breaks granted to the wealthiest individuals and large corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She denounced the government&#8217;s continued adherence to a \u201csilent austerity\u201d that fails to address structural tax inequality. \u201cIf we don\u2019t restore tax justice, no one will accept working more or receiving fewer benefits,\u201d she warned. Guett\u00e9 advocated for the implementation of the Zucman tax on ultra-high-net-worth individuals, which is estimated to generate \u20ac13 billion annually \u2014 enough to cover a significant portion of the savings being demanded. She also proposed eliminating certain tax loopholes and intensifying efforts against tax fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asked about a potential motion of no confidence, Guett\u00e9 stated that the Socialist Party would assume its responsibilities depending on the actual content of the proposed budget cuts. If certain red lines are crossed, supporting a motion would be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With two months to go before the Socialist Party\u2019s congress, she reiterated her support for Olivier Faure, praising his leadership for giving the party a stronger voice within the left. She also called for a broad coalition in view of upcoming elections and expressed hope that figures such as Rapha\u00ebl Glucksmann would take on greater responsibilities \u2014 including, potentially, at the presidential level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaking on France Info this Tuesday morning, MP Cl\u00e9mence Guett\u00e9 delivered a sharp critique of France\u2019s current security, diplomatic, and budgetary situation. Voicing concerns over a surge in violence targeting prisons and strongly criticizing the government\u2019s diplomatic stance towards Algeria, the left-wing lawmaker also warned of the dangers of a \u201cdisguised austerity\u201d policy. 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