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France says state consulting spend fell €46.9 million from 2022 to 2025

The French government reported that state spending on consulting fell by €46.9 million between 2022 and 2025. The announcement also describes efforts to build expertise within public bodies and reduce reliance on external consultants.

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The ministry says its internal consulting agency carried out more than 100 missions for about 60 public bodies over two years. It attributes €11 million in annual savings to the agency; this is the ministry’s estimate, not presented as an independent audit finding.

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France says state consulting spend fell €46.9 million from 2022 to 2025

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