This Wednesday, October 9, 2024, François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, made a direct call: "It is time for everyone to make an effort." In a context where public finances are spiraling out of control, with a deficit that has widened by 100 billion euros since January, this statement leaves no room for ambiguity. Every economic actor, from citizens to businesses and local authorities, must accept sacrifices to avoid a budgetary collapse.