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France's Zucman Tax Proposal Sparks Controversy Amid Political Turmoil

10/16/2025

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The French Socialist party proposes the "Zucman tax," a 2% levy on net wealth above €100 million, potentially raising up to €20 billion annually to reduce the budget deficit.
The move leverages the party's influence in a divided parliament after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's political turmoil.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu opposes the tax.
Economists warn it could yield less than expected and drive wealthy individuals out of France.

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The French Socialist party proposes the "Zucman tax," a 2% levy on net wealth above €100 million, potentially raising up to €20 billion annually to reduce the budget deficit.
The move leverages the party's influence in a divided parliament after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's political turmoil.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu opposes the tax.
Economists warn it could yield less than expected and drive wealthy individuals out of France.