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Europe Considers Wealth Tax Amid Rising Inequality

11/1/2025

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France's Parliament debated wealth tax proposals amid rising inequality and public debt.
Supporters argue that taxing total assets, not just income, is essential for the wealthy to contribute fairly.
In the United Kingdom, three-quarters of the public back a wealth tax.
Germany and Ireland are reconsidering previously repealed wealth taxes.
The Tax Observatory has proposed a global minimum wealth tax of 2% on billionaires.

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France's Parliament debated wealth tax proposals amid rising inequality and public debt.
Supporters argue that taxing total assets, not just income, is essential for the wealthy to contribute fairly.
In the United Kingdom, three-quarters of the public back a wealth tax.
Germany and Ireland are reconsidering previously repealed wealth taxes.
The Tax Observatory has proposed a global minimum wealth tax of 2% on billionaires.