Socialist Party Aims to Implement Zucman Wealth Tax
France's Socialist Party, led by Olivier Faure, plans to introduce the Zucman wealth tax targeting the wealthiest individuals to boost revenue. The tax, advocated by economist Gabriel Zucman, proposes a 2% levy on the richest 0.01% in France, aiming to address economic inequality.
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France's Socialist Party, under the leadership of Olivier Faure, has announced plans to introduce the Zucman wealth tax. This initiative aims to increase government revenue by targeting the country's wealthiest citizens.
The proposal, confirmed by Faure on BFM TV, involves implementing a 2% tax on the top 0.01% of France's earners.
Named after economist Gabriel Zucman, the tax seeks to address economic inequality by redistributing wealth in one of the world's leading economies.
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