Historical Background and Passage of the Bill On the night of February 20, 2025, after intense debates, the French National Assembly passed the “Proposal to Establish a 2% Minimum Wealth Tax on the Super-Rich” (commonly referred to as the “Tax the Billionaires Bill”) with 116 votes in favor and 39 against. The bill imposes a … Continue reading Economic Analysis Report on France’s “Tax the Billionaires Bill”
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Divergences Between American and French Privileges in the Post-War Era
After World War II, both the United States and France, as victorious powers, secured significant strategic and economic advantages in international negotiations. The U.S., through the Bretton Woods system, established the dollar as the world’s reserve currency and secured dominant positions within the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This ensured their long-term … Continue reading Divergences Between American and French Privileges in the Post-War Era

