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France's Zucman Tax: Piketty Defends 2% Rate, Sparking Transatlantic Debate

Bloomberg interviewed economist Thomas Piketty, a proponent of France's proposed 2% wealth tax on fortunes over €100 million, who argued the rate is the "strict minimum" and addressed concerns about capital flight by suggesting measures to recover taxes from those who leave France.

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France's Zucman Tax: Impact on Medium-Sized Businesses

The French government's proposed Zucman tax, imposing a 2% levy on assets exceeding €100 million, is facing criticism from the Movement of Intermediate-Sized Enterprises (METI), which claims the tax disproportionately affects French ETI companies, potentially jeopardizing their competitiveness and e...

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French Car and Home Insurance Premiums to Rise Significantly in 2026

French car and home insurance premiums are set to increase by 7.5% to 8% for multi-risk home insurance and around 5% for car insurance in 2026, driven by increased frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters and rising repair costs.

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France's Recognition of Palestinian Statehood Sparks Flag Debate

France's expected recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN has ignited a debate in France, with differing opinions on the legality and appropriateness of displaying Palestinian flags on municipal buildings.

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Marseille Officials Under Investigation for Corruption and Extortion

On September 22, 2025, French authorities searched the offices of the Bouches-du-Rhône departmental council and the Aix-Marseille metropolis, both headed by Martine Vassal, following preliminary investigations into allegations of embezzlement, influence peddling, and corruption against Vassal and he...

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Cédric Jubillar on Trial for Wife's Disappearance

Four years and nine months after Delphine Jubillar's disappearance, her husband Cédric stands trial in a French court, accused of murder despite the lack of a body or definitive proof.

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Gender Equality
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France: Zucman Tax Faces Legal Challenges Despite Economic Rationale

In France, the proposed Zucman tax, designed to address social emergencies and public debt, is facing legal challenges despite its economic justification and alignment with the principle of progressive taxation.

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French Local Governments Censor Art, Sparking Debate on Public Funding

In France, local governments are increasingly censoring art they deem subversive, prompting a debate on the role of public funding and artistic freedom.

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Quality Education
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French Budget Reporter Targets Family Holdings for Tax Optimization

French National Assembly budget reporter Charles de Courson proposed targeting family holdings with a tax on undistributed dividends instead of the Zucman tax, aiming to curb tax optimization among the wealthiest 1800 families.

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France Recognizes State of Palestine: Mixed Reactions from French Cities

On the day French President Emmanuel Macron announced France's recognition of the State of Palestine at the UN, several French cities displayed the Palestinian flag, while others removed it following government directives.

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French Mayors Defy Order, Raise Palestinian Flags Amid State Recognition

Despite a French government order, 21 French mayors raised the Palestinian flag, demonstrating solidarity amid France's impending recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN.

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France Conditions Palestine Recognition on Hostage Release

France will recognize Palestine on September 22nd, but President Macron conditions this on the Hamas release of hostages held in Gaza, as part of a broader peace process.

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