French lawmakers endorse €20 billion anti-inflation package

Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance managed to push through a €20 billion ($20.3 billion) package to combat the cost-of-living crisis in France, with conservative Republicans and far-right National Rally also supporting the initiative in the National Assembly for the final vote on Wednesday.

The measures aims to counter inflation, driven by the rise of food and energy prices. Annual inflation is estimated to be at 6.5% in France.

The response boosts pensions and certain welfare programs…