France advances social and solidarity economy initiatives in 2026 with new local government tools, educational events, and planned tax reforms to support sustainable development and social cohesion.
France advances social and solidarity economy initiatives in 2026 with new local government tools, educational events, and planned tax reforms to support sustainable development and social cohesion.
Official government data shows over 13,000 wealthy French taxpayers liable for real estate wealth tax pay no or negative income tax, sparking debate on tax fairness.
The 2026 French finance law sets new wealth tax rules for luxury assets and retains income tax adjustments, as business leaders push for greater recognition and fiscal reforms ahead of the 2027 election.
French Economy Minister Roland Lescure leaves open the possibility of extending the exceptional contribution tax on large companies beyond 2026, emphasizing the need for fiscal balance and budget negotiations.
Small business owners in France express growing frustration over political and organizational neglect amid budget and fiscal policy debates favoring larger economic actors.
Bernard Arnault condemns French government surtax as LVMH reports a 13% profit drop in 2025 amid challenging economic conditions.
France adjusts its fiscal strategy in 2026 after the high-income tax falls short, focusing on taxing large companies to stabilize government revenues and protect households.
Ahead of the 2026 Davos summit, Oxfam highlights record billionaire wealth while calls for heavy taxation grow, with French billionaires cautiously engaged yet silent publicly.
The French 2026 budget plans a €8 billion surtax on large companies' profits, exemptions for medium firms, and political strategies for budget approval amid broader tax reforms.
France confirms a 2026 surtax on large company profits expected to raise up to 8 billion Euros for social spending, amid political debate.
France's government negotiates a contested 2026 surtax on large corporations’ profits amid political opposition and business sector warnings.
Following claims that thousands of wealthy French individuals pay no income tax, Eric Coquerel demands transparency from the Ministry of Economy, sparking political debate.
Experts predict economic shifts for France in 2026 as a new tax credit advance payment benefits 9 million taxpayers.
Debates over France’s 2026 finance bill resume amid political resistance and potential use of constitutional article 49.3 to pass the contentious budget.
The French government plans to retroactively apply key agricultural tax measures from January 1, 2026, to support the sector amid the upcoming PLF 2026 debate.
The French government has prolonged the tax exemption on tips for low-wage workers until the 2026 budget vote, following legislative delays and sector opposition to taxing tips.
France plans a new anti-fraud law following a critical report highlighting stalled progress and persistent challenges in combating tax fraud.
French consumers increasingly finance holiday gifts with credit amid financial strain, while new 2026 tax rules mandate online declarations for certain monetary gifts.
Sébastien Lecornu orchestrated a last-minute compromise leading to a softened CSG increase on capital income, securing key social security funding while avoiding harsher fiscal measures.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu seeks to protect small savers from the proposed CSG tax increase during the 2026 social security budget debates, amid political tensions.
The French Senate has rejected the corporate surtax on large companies proposed in the 2026 budget, intensifying political divides over taxation and fiscal policy.
The tripling of France's aviation solidarity tax is leading airlines to cut flights, with French airports expecting a loss of 1.3 million passengers in 2025.
Surveys reveal increasing French public dissatisfaction with high taxes and perceived inefficiencies in public spending in 2025.
Amidst high and complex taxation in France, the government opts against any exceptional minimum wage increase for 2025, maintaining only inflation-linked adjustments due to challenging economic conditions.
The 2026 budget faces criticism from Christelle Morançais and the Citizen Convention for its negative effects on youth and the call for political unity to protect children’s futures.
France's government has launched a consultation to update the property tax system for 2026, focusing on comfort elements that will likely increase taxes for millions, amid widespread political criticism.
The French government's 2025 property tax increase, now including utilities, faces political opposition and affects millions of households.
France's National Assembly approved a €2 tax on small parcels from outside the EU to finance enhanced product safety checks starting January 2026.
In 2026, French property tax will increase on average by €63 for 7.4 million homes due to a new method including amenities in tax calculations, aiming for fairer assessments.
The French Assembly reinstates the pre-2019 exit tax, scrutinizes the costly Dutreil pact, and debates environmental tax reforms amid ongoing pension reform suspensions.
France's 2026 finance bill faces scrutiny over rising taxes and economic insecurity, with Occitanie businesses warning against the impact of budget decisions on growth and employment.
France faces a complex debate on fiscal efforts for the 2026 budget with entrepreneurs warning against tax hikes that might hinder growth amid political divisions on pension reform.
The French National Assembly resumed examination of the 2026 state budget, reviewing over 2,100 amendments amid political divisions and fiscal debates on pensions, taxes, and social support measures.
France Terre d'Asile reports that regularizing 250,000 undocumented migrants could add nearly €3 billion annually to France's economy through taxes and savings.
The French National Assembly has approved a new mandatory social security contribution for non-European foreign retirees, mainly Americans, residing in France without previous contributions.
The French National Assembly unexpectedly repealed the 5 billion euro C3S industrial tax during the 2026 budget debate, marking a significant and surprising fiscal shift.
The 2026 French budget debate heats up with MoDem-led tax reforms on wealthy assets and sharp political confrontations between Gérald Darmanin and RN leader Jordan Bardella.
France's 2026 budget reforms expand the wealth tax base beyond real estate and introduce a flat 1% IFI rate, targeting luxury assets and unproductive wealth to boost revenue from high earners.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu seeks closed-door talks after left parties boycott budget negotiations, while deputies reinstate the exit tax to curb evasion.
Political tensions and procedural delays mark the fraught negotiations over France's 2026 budget, with sharp accusations exchanged over tax reforms and legislative deadlocks.