French Assembly
Assembly rejects income tax freeze in 2026 budget
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During the review of the 2026 budget at the National Assembly on Saturday, October 25, deputies rejected the government's proposed freeze on the income tax scale, choosing instead to index it on inflation. This decision, backed by a broad coalition, deprives the state of 2 billion euros in revenue and affects 200,000 households. Meanwhile, amendments defiscalizing overtime hours and child support payments were adopted, as debates on the Zucman tax drag on.
In assembly, left and RN adopt 26 billion tax on multinationals
In a tense atmosphere at the National Assembly, the left and Rassemblement National adopted an amendment heavily taxing multinationals to combat tax evasion. The measure, proposed by Éric Coquerel, passed with 207 votes in favor and 89 against. The Economy Minister denounces it as 'a middle finger to 125 countries'.
Economic rifts between RN and Ciotti's allies over 2026 budget
During the examination of the 2026 budget in the National Assembly's finance commission from October 20 to 22, 2025, economic divergences between the Rassemblement National (RN) and Eric Ciotti's allies deepened. Ciotti's deputies promoted an ultra-liberal vision, opposing measures from Marine Le Pen's program. This far-right alliance, formed in June 2024, shows fundamental cracks beyond pensions.