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Encyclopedia > Minister of Finance (France)
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Minister of National Education This article discusses political groups and tendencies in France; for information on the political and administrative structures of France, see Government of France. ... The President of France, known officially as the President of the Republic (Président de la République in French), is Frances elected Head of State. ... The Prime Minister of France (Premier ministre de la France) is the functional head of the Cabinet of France. ... In 1589, the four French Secretaries of State became specialized, with one of the secretaries responsible for foreign affairs. ... Categories: French government | Stub ... Categories: French government | Stub ... Categories: French government | Stub ... Categories: French government | France-related stubs | Education in France ...

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Presidents of the National Assembly (List) The French Senate is the Upper House of the French Parliament. ... This page lists Presidents of the Lower Chamber (or only chamber, as the case may be) of the French parliament. ...

The Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry (Ministre de l'Economie, des Finances et de l'Industrie), or Minister of Finances for short, is one of the most prominent positions in the cabinet of France after the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister of France (Premier ministre de la France) is the functional head of the Cabinet of France. ...


The exact title of the minister has varied throughout time; it may not always include "economy" and "industry", but it always includes "Finances".


The Minister of Finances supervises:

  • the preparation of the finance law (budget), which is then submitted to Parliament for amendment and final approval;
  • the taxation system;
  • the financial assets of the State;
  • the accounting of the State and all public bodies (comptabilité publique).

The current Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry is Thierry Breton. Budget generally refers to a list of all planned expenses. ... The Parlement of France is bicameral, and consists of the National Assembly (Assemblée Nationale) and the Senate (Sénat). ... Amendment has at least two meanings: An amendment is a formal alteration to any official document or record, typically with the aim of improving it for the better. ... A tax is an involuntary fee paid by individuals or businesses to a government. ...



 

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