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French PM Barnier flags tax hike on wealthy

Reuters on MSN · 1d

French PM Barnier flags tax hike on the wealthy

(Corrects paragraph 4 in Sept 22 story to show French debt stands at 3.2 trillion (not million) euros) By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS (Reuters) -Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Sunday opened the door to raising taxes on France's wealthiest individuals and some big corporations to help close a gaping hole in the public finances,

Euronews (English) on MSN · 1d

French PM Barnier signals intension to raise taxes for the wealthy

"The French people want and need tax justice," Michel Barnier noted after his recent appointment, looking for ways to plug France's budget deficit. View on euronews

Bloomberg on MSN · 13h

French Billionaire Is Resigned to Barnier’s Tax-the-Rich Signal

French shipping billionaire Rodolphe Saade said his company is ready to contribute more tax to help repair France’s stretched public finances, indicating resignation may be setting in among some of the country’s wealthiest citizens to a shift in government policy.

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Reuters on MSN · 19h

Actions speak louder than words, new French PM tells cabinet

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier, gathering his cabinet for the first time on Monday, told ministers to focus on action rather than stunts as he sought to change voters' perceptions that previous governments had been too arrogant.

French PM Tells New Cabinet To Avoid 'Bluster'

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier urged his freshly-appointed cabinet Monday to avoid "bluster" and "show respect for all our fellow citizens" as it gets to work, an official in his office said.

The Manila Times on MSN · 19h

French PM tells Cabinet to respect citizens

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier asked his freshly appointed Cabinet Monday to avoid "bluster" and "show respect for all our fellow citizens" as it gets to work, an official said. A long wait for the new French government — 11 weeks after a snap election called by President Emmanuel Macron — ended Saturday when the new team was announced.

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New French government holds 1st meeting

PARIS -- France's new government dominated by conservatives and centrists gathered for the first time Monday as Prime ...

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier Rules Out Tax Hike for Middle Class, Eyes Wealthy to Balance Budget

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier confirms he will not raise taxes on most taxpayers, focusing instead on the wealthiest ...

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French Finance Chief Plans New Taxes to Tackle Deficit Situation

The French government is studying targeted taxes on the wealthy and companies that aim to help repair the country’s public ...

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How will French PM Michel Barnier play his environmental card?

As environment minister in the 1990s, the current prime minister laid some of the foundations of France's environmental ...

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French PM Barnier says he will name his government next week

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Wednesday that he will form his new government next week, potentially capping ...

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French President Macron Announces New Government Led By PM Michel Barnier

President Emmanuel Macron named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier Saturday, his office said, marked by a ...

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New French interior minister says security will be top priority

France's new Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on Monday that security would be his top priority as he and other ...

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French Premier Eyes Business Taxes, Warns Debt in ‘Grave’ State

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier said his new government could increase taxes for big business and the wealthiest as it ...

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