Keywords: Taxation


ArcelorMittal faces French tax adjustments after audits, company says disputes resolved

Steel giant ArcelorMittal and several of its French subsidiaries have been subject to multiple tax adjustments following audits by French tax authorities, according to corporate documents and company statements. The group said it had challenged the assessments but confirmed that no tax disputes remain......

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges cautious economic approach amid cost-of-living pressures

Newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to maintain a cautious approach to economic management, promising not to take unnecessary risks while seeking to ease pressure on households facing persistent cost-of-living challenges. Speaking on Monday after taking office at 10 Downing Street......

Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance

The 11th African Tax Symposium concluded in Rabat after three days of discussions focused on the future of international taxation and Africa’s position in shaping global fiscal rules. Experts, public officials and economic actors gathered under the theme “International tax trends, an African......

Middle East War: “we have no more fiscal room for maneuver,” warns Pierre Moscovici

Former head of France’s Court of Auditors and current member of the European Court of Auditors, Pierre Moscovici, has warned that France has exhausted its fiscal flexibility amid rising energy prices linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. In an interview, Moscovici stressed that the country......

France’s real estate wealth tax reaches 2.3 billion euros in 2025

The real estate wealth tax in France, known as the Impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI), generated 2.3 billion euros in 2025, marking an 8% increase compared with the previous year, according to data released by the French public finance directorate. The rise in revenue is mainly explained......

Lekjaa warns against steep tax hikes on e-cigarettes, citing smuggling risks

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......

Legal dispute over Ousmane Dembélé's €200,000 birthday gift to his mother

The mother of football star Ousmane Dembélé, Fatimata Dembélé, has taken legal action to challenge the taxation of a €200,000 transfer her son made to her in 2017. The administrative court of Rennes is assessing the case, with the French tax authorities treating the sum......

Europe’s wealth tax: Which countries still enforce it?

The debate over taxing the ultra-wealthy has reignited across Europe as discussions center on addressing national debts through wealth-based taxation. Economist Gabriel Zucman recently proposed a 2% minimum tax on fortunes exceeding €100 million, a measure aimed at replacing France’s former......

Tax savings in Andorra: Why moving from Spain might be worth it

Relocating to Andorra could significantly reduce your tax burden compared to living in Spain, especially if you’re a high-earner or self-employed. Nestled in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, this small, independent country offers not only breathtaking landscapes and outdoor activities but......