French Socialists At Odds Over Millionaire Tax
Disagreements have emerged between members of France’s Socialist-led government over a bill to tax the country’s highest earners, after the original 75% law championed by François Hollande was struck down by France’s highest court.
France’s ruling Socialist government was struggling to rebound a week after the Constitutional Council struck down its law to tax the country’s highest earners at a 75% rate, with government ministers publicly disagreeing on how to rescue one of President François Hollande’s flagship measures.
On Sunday, Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici told France Inter radio that the bill was being re-written and that it would be an “exceptional, temporary” law that should not outlive France’s current economic slump.
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"Public remains in favour"
Two wolves in favor, one sheep against.
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Oh, and:
"it would be an “exceptional, temporary” law that should not outlive France’s current economic slump."Look, it's an honest deal! Of course the entire bridge isn't for sale, but the north anchorage? Why, it's available at a very attractive price! Would a Finance Minister lie to you?