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24 August 2011

“Please tax us more,“ say France’s super-rich

16 of France's wealthiest people sign a petition asking the government to raise their taxes.

By Samira Shackle

A group of 16 of France’s wealthiest people have signed a petition asking the French government to raise their taxes. The group call for a “special contribution” targeting the rich.

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