French Prime Minister Barnier signals potential tax increase for wealthy individuals
Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced plans to potentially raise taxes on France’s wealthiest individuals and large corporations to address the country’s growing budget deficit. President Emmanuel Macron’s new government faces the challenge of putting together a budget for 2025 amidst mounting financial pressures. Barnier emphasized the need for the wealthiest to contribute to addressing the deficit while protecting the lower and middle classes from additional tax burdens. France’s public debt is at 110% of GDP, nearing 3.2 million euros, with a budget deficit projected to reach 6.2% of economic output. Barnier stressed the importance of maintaining France’s credibility in the eyes of international markets. The government also hinted at possible changes to Macron’s pension reform, focusing on sustainability. Opposition parties have criticized the government’s legitimacy, with threats of no-confidence votes, highlighting political tensions. Barnier’s government aims to address immigration concerns more rigorously, seeking a European and domestic approach to the issue.
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