France's Barnier announces targeted tax hikes to plug budget deficit
Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced steep public spending cuts and targeted tax hikes for France's biggest companies and wealthiest individuals on Tuesday, saying there was no other way to narrow a gaping budget deficit.
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"Barnier is expected to propose several levers to achieve this objective," Le Parisien reported, without citing sources, saying Barnier's plans include raising an additional 8 bil
French Premier Plans Up to $20 Billion of Extra Taxes, Parisien Says
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier plans to announce additional taxes to raise between €15 billion and €18 billion ($16.7-$20 billion) as he looks at ways to regain control of the country’s public finances,
Targeted tax hikes, spending cuts required to plug French deficit, says Barnier
Michel Belot PARIS (Reuters) -Targeted tax rises and spending cuts will be required to narrow France's gaping budget deficit, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said on Tuesday as he outlined his new government's policy plans to parliament.
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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