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France Passes New Taxes Amidst Political Wrangling

The French National Assembly adopted several new taxes against the government's wishes, sparking heated debates and revealing political divisions.

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PoliticsFranceGovernmentTaxesDebate

LibertésIndépendantsOutre-Mer Et Territoires (Liot)Rassemblement National (Rn)La France Insoumise (Lfi)RenaissanceDroite Républicaine (Dr)

Charles De CoursonEric CoquerelAymeric CaronAurélien Lopez-LiguoriPierre Cazeneuve

Which political groups supported the new taxes?: Amendments were also adopted to introduce a noise tax on loud motorbikes, a tax on companies not complying with gender equality laws, and a tax on animals used in scientific research.
What divisions were highlighted during the debates?: Debates were heated, with disagreements over amendments concerning naturalization fees and immigration policies revealing divisions within the governing coalition and the opposition.
What were some of the controversial amendments debated?: The passage of these taxes was driven by a coalition of left-wing, Rassemblement National, and some right-wing members of parliament, against the government's wishes.
What new taxes were adopted by the French National Assembly?: The French National Assembly passed several new taxes, including a 10% tax on share buybacks by companies, a strengthened tax on financial transactions, and a 5% tax on GAFA companies.
What are the broader political implications of these tax measures?: The newly adopted taxes reflect differing political priorities, ranging from environmental concerns and gender equality to controlling corporate behavior and generating revenue.

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