French parliament approves flat tax on the 'super rich'

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The French left has come together to vote in favor of the tax on the super rich. The National Assembly, on Thursday, February 20, gave the green light to the environmental party's bill that wants the introduction of a minimum tax of 2% on the assets of those who exceed 100 million euros (about 1800 taxpayer families). The measure is inspired by economist Gabriel Zucman who cheered on X: “A historic victory,” he wrote. “A giant step for France an…

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French parliament approves flat tax on the 'super rich'

A planned two percent tax on the very wealthiest members of society in France has passed its first reading in the National Assembly – but what is it, and how likely is it to become law?

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On 20 February, the National Assembly adopted the Zucman tax. This proposal for an environmental law aims to combat fiscal injustice through a tax base on the wealth of the richest French people, which...

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This contribution would cover 1,800 people and could bring in between EUR 15 billion and EUR 25 billion in the state coffers, according to the ecologists responsible for this bill.

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On Thursday, February 20, the National Assembly adopted a bill introducing a 2% floor tax on top assets at EUR 100 million.

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Thanks to the abstention of the National Assembly, the proposal for a "Zucman tax" was adopted on Thursday by the National Assembly. It is unlikely to be validated by the Senate. Bercy is preparing a much more limited levy.