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France's Barnier resorts to targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit

Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced steep spending cuts and tax hikes for France's biggest companies and wealthiest individuals on Tuesday, saying there was no other way to narrow a gaping budget deficit.

France to consider corporate tax increase to lower budget deficit

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier is reportedly considering a one-off increase in corporate tax on the country's biggest companies, as the government faces a deadline on Tuesday to present a budget for 2025,

Bloomberg on MSN · 8h

France's Barnier Plans Up to $20 Bln of Extra Taxes, Parisien Says

Michel Barnier is due to face the French parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday to deliver a speech outlining how he plans to rein in public finances. According to Le Parisien newspaper,

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France’s Le Pen and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial on Monday, accused of embezzling European Parliament funds, in a case that has the potential to derail her political ambitions.

The New York Times · 19h

Embezzlement Trial of Le Pen and the National Rally Party Opens in France

Marine Le Pen and others are accused of using European funds for unrelated party expenses. The trial, expected to last two months, comes as her National Rally has gained more political sway.

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France's Marine Le Pen goes on trial accused of misusing European Parliament funds

Far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen went on trial in Paris on Monday on charges of abusing European Parliament funds by hiring aides provided at taxpayer expense for party matters.

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France must control its borders better, says PM Barnier

France must control its borders better, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said in a keynote speech to parliament on Tuesday.

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PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

In his first policy speech on Tuesday, Barnier said that France must slash its budget deficit and trim its tottering debt ...

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France’s Barnier Walks Parliamentary Tightrope: What to Watch

Michel Barnier will face France’s parliament for the first time as prime minister on Tuesday to deliver a make-or-break ...

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France’s new government pledges hardline stance on migration as it cozies up to far right

France’s new government is set to take a hardline approach to migration issues as key officials have pledged to significantly ...

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France’s Le Pen denies wrongdoing as trial over embezzled EU funds begins

France awakens to an ecstatic Marine Le Pen after her party’s far-right candidates for parliament sent shock waves through ...

France's richest man takes control of Paris Match magazine

Paris Match, a glossy French weekly known for its celebrity exclusives on Tuesday became part of the media empire of France's ...

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France’s Antoine Griezmann retires from international football

France forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 33. He ends his ...

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Why bond investors favour Spain over France

Investors have started demanding more compensation to lend money to France than they do to Spain, punishing France for not ...

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