Research tax credit, Dutreil pact...: "If we are going to put a 'crazy amount of money' into public aid for businesses, the community should at least get its money's worth"

The debate over public aid to large companies remains crucial, especially amid budget constraints. A Senate inquiry revealed that public aid reached €211 billion in 2023, while Bercy later reported €166 billion, representing 5.7% of GDP. These aids have grown significantly faster than social aids and GDP over the past two decades, raising concerns about their effectiveness. With warnings of a potential financial crisis, it is essential to reassess the 2,250 existing aid mechanisms, which lack proper oversight. Despite this, the Prime Minister plans to protect the costly research tax credit and the Dutreil pact in the 2027 budget, despite their questionable benefits and high costs.