Egypt's government finances need to be brought under control

Ongoing political uncertainty has led to a sharp deterioration in the Egyptian government’s finances. The measures required to put them on a more sustainable footing are politically sensitive. But without them, the public finances could spiral out of control and raise the risk of a government default.

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