à structure constante

[ando]

Can anyone clarify this expression for me? The context is Sarkozy talking about changes in the budget, "A structure constante, les crédits de paiement des programmes augmenteront de 1,8%",
merci bien

 

[Teafrog]

At the same rate? Let's see what others make out of it…

 

[Kelimutu]

it sounds a bit like
à périmètre constant,
which is a financial term meaning 'on a like for like basis'
ie the financial figures have been compared excluding inflation etc..

 

[Fossette]

Well I guess it's mean that even so in a "unchanged situation" the budget will raise. Sorry for my english