# Debate on the taxation of large inheritances

**In brief**: 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.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Economy
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 12 November 2026 at 07:05
- Updated: 12 November 2026 at 18:14
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/612-debate-on-the-taxation-of-large-inheritances

## Reported figures

- 12 milliards d’euros

## Timeline (2 events)

### 12 November 2026 — [Two economists propose taxing mega-inheritances to fund schools](https://acturadar.com/en/events/18067-two-economists-propose-taxing-mega-inheritances-to-fund-schools.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 12 November 2026 — [Debate on 'large inheritances' enters the presidential race](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17516-debate-on-large-inheritances-enters-the-presidential-race.md)

Inheritance and its taxation are debated among presidential candidates, with a small minority of French people holding the majority of inherited wealth.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

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