The Guardian view on Europe’s failing economic orthodoxy: social contracts cannot be renewed through cuts

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The Guardian view on Europe’s failing economic orthodoxy: social contracts cannot be renewed through cuts | Editorial

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The French prime minister, François Bayrou, has become the latest leader to target the less well-off in order to balance the books
As European politicians begin to pack their suitcases and head to the beach, they do so against a domestic backdrop that begins to look distinctly ominous.…

This story appeared on theguardian.com, 2025-07-20 16:30:54.