Drinking is a sensitive issue in France, where alcohol is associated with celebrations, lifestyle and culture. This social and cultural heritage is further strengthened by alcohol's economic clout, and results in a general tolerance towards drinking.
This largely explains the challenge...

This report on the situation and outlook of public finances is prepared, as in every year, pursuant to Article 58-3° of the by-law relating to finance acts (LOLF).
Filed jointly with the Government’s report on the development of the national economy and the guidelines for public finances, i...

The Cour des comptes – France’s supreme audit institution – hereby issues its audit opinion of the French central government financial statements for 2015, prepared in accordance with Article 58 of the Constitutional Bylaw on Budget Acts (LOLF).
The Cour des comptes certifies that the Frenc...

The Cour des comptes – France’s supreme audit institution – has presented its annual report on the central government budget in 2015, prepared in accordance with Article 58 of the Constitutional Bylaw on Budget Acts (LOLF) and on the basis of 63 budget execution memos.
The central governmen...