Story no.612OngoingEconomyLow12 Nov → 12 Nov2 facts · 2 art.
Debate on the taxation of large inheritances
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Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 12 November 2026 to 12 November 2026. 2 articles from 2 sources (economy); last updated on 12 November 2026 at 18:14.
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- 18h14
LatestDebate on 'large inheritances' enters the presidential race
Inheritance and its taxation are debated among presidential candidates, with a small minority of French people holding the majority of inherited wealth.
Le MondeCentre-left
- 07h05
Two economists propose taxing mega-inheritances to fund schools
In a study by the Public Finance Lab, Élise Huillery and Romane Paris estimate the necessary amount at 12 billion euros and propose taxing the inheritances of the very wealthy to fund education.
L'HumanitéLeft
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