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the president of the Court of Auditors questioned on the reform of dock dues
The president of the Court of Auditors, Pierre Moscovici, in Paris, October 3, 2023. LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP By revealing the plaque “remarkable heritage site” at the entrance to Château…
High costs, little benefit: Court of Auditors criticizes Spahn’s procurement of masks
High costs, little benefit Court of Auditors criticizes Spahn’s procurement of masks March 29, 2024, 3:37 a.m Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More info | Send…
the Court of Auditors recommends the end of 10% VAT
The Court of Auditors recommends the abolition of VAT at a reduced rate of 10% for certain personal services, such as educational support or “small DIY”, in a report published…
The Court of Auditors warns about the finances of the Financial Markets Authority
The Court of Auditors, in Paris, February 16, 2022. STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP Responsible for ensuring “the protection of savings » and at “good functioning” markets, the Financial Markets…
The Court of Auditors calls for “further intensifying” the adaptation of nuclear and hydraulic power to climate change
Penly nuclear power plant, in Petit-Caux (Seine-Maritime), December 9, 2022. BENOIT TESSIER/REUTERS Nuclear reactors and hydraulic dams have one thing in common. The two main sources of electricity in France…
The situation of public finances in France is “worrying”, judges the Court of Auditors
When it comes to budgeting, it’s all about semantics. “I’m always looking for the right adjective”to describe the situation of public accounts, admits the president of the Court of Auditors,…
For the Court of Auditors, the energy renovation of housing is no longer enough to deal with the effects of climate change
On an exterior thermal rehabilitation site, left abandoned by the facade builder, in Beauvais, February 20, 2024. BENJAMIN GIRETTE FOR “THE WORLD” It is no longer time to only focus…
Adapting housing to climate change, a “public priority” according to the Court of Auditors
The housing stock in France is “overwhelmingly unsuitable” for the risks linked to climate change, such as the rapid spread of heat peaks, noted Tuesday the Court of Auditors, which…
Measures to adapt cities to climate change are “insufficient”, deplores the Court of Auditors
In the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, in Paris, September 7, 2023. THOMAS PADILLA / AP City dwellers are particularly exposed to climate change. Paris is the European capital most…
“Not everyone understands the situation”: Roland Berger boss sees the biggest economic upheaval to date
“Not everyone understands the situation” Roland Berger boss sees the biggest economic upheaval to date March 7, 2024, 11:25 a.m Listen to article This audio version was artificially generated. More…
the Court of Auditors proposes a reform of dock dues, tax is running out of steam
The dock dues, a tax on imported products specific to overseas departments and regions (Drom), is a tax on its last legs which must be thoroughly reformed, judges the Court…
The Court of Auditors recommends a “profound reform” of the dock dues, the tax which finances overseas local authorities
The objective is clear: France must be able to emerge with its head held high from a dreaded meeting, set for the end of 2027 before the European Commission. Brussels…