> All of this while the country is virtually bankrupt.
Could you elaborate on this? Their debt in 2022 was 113.7% of GDP, compared to the USA's 764.7%.
Could you elaborate on this? Their debt in 2022 was 113.7% of GDP, compared to the USA's 764.7%.
Mostly because in France pensions are financed through taxes and managed by the state. If you want to compare apple to apples, you would have to include spending on healthcare, education AND pensions here.
From your link: Ainsi plus de la moitié recette des prélèvements obligatoires est affecté au financement des retraites et de la sécurité sociale.