Chloé Morin Critiques Fiscal Egoism Among French Youth

In a thought-provoking piece published in *Le Monde* on July 26, 2025, essayist Chloé Morin critiques the growing sentiment of tax refusal among young adults in France, labelling it as fiscal egoism that undermines political responsibility and social solidarity. Morin characterizes this attitude as a reflection of the disillusionment of a generation frustrated with the existing fiscal system, which they view as oppressive. She identifies a significant trend among the youth to adopt what she terms a 'revenge on taxes' mentality, which she argues is a misinterpretation of political awakening, confusing rebellion with escapism.

Morin specifically condemns how political forces, particularly on the right, exploit and frame this tax refusal as a form of lucidity, thereby manipulating public perception to diminish the moral imperative of collective support through taxation. She insists that such narratives can lead to increased social brutality and calls for a fundamental reevaluation of values surrounding solidarity and justice in contemporary society. Morin warns the repercussions of this trend, stating that encouraging fiscal egoism ultimately threatens the fabric of social cohesion.