French Lawmakers Reject Wealth Tax Proposals for Budget
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French lawmakers rejected proposals for a wealth tax on the ultra-rich, instead approving a diluted tax on assets in holding companies, amid political divisions and concerns over economic impact, with the government also considering lifting a freeze on pensions and welfare benefits for 2026.
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