"Excessive Taxation Endangers the Taxpayer," claims David Lisnard.
A Unequivocal Stance. Minister of Territorial Planning François Rebsamen suggested a "modest contribution" for local authorities. This proposition didn't sit well with Prime Minister François Bayrou and Minister of Economy Eric Lombard. David Lisnard, President of the Mayors of France, shares this disdain, flat-out rejecting new taxes on local authorities. "Too much tax kills tax, and we've reached a point where too much tax kills the taxpayer," he asserted in an interview with Le Parisien.
"Taxes on top of taxes is pure madness. We currently hold the record for mandatory deductions, taxes, and charges!" exclaimed David Lisnard, the mayor of Cannes. He argues that "our economies and revenues are too often confused. When we talk about economies, it usually means additional deductions for the executive." According to him, the French people share his sentiment. "People are increasingly unwilling to pay taxes, and it's not hard to see why. After all, 10% of taxpayers now cover 72% of taxes in France," explained David Lisnard.
Closing the Door on Housing Tax: Just a "Modest Contribution"?
The President of the Mayors of France is demanding a substantial reduction in public spending. "We've offloaded local responsibilities, distanced the citizen from spending, this system no longer works," he said. But why does François Bayrou want to find 40 billion euros in savings by increasing spending? "Every day brings an expensive new norm," he laments. "In France, everyone has to chip in to cut these expenses, but let me remind you that these expenses are mainly due to social expenses, the state, and then local authorities," emphasizes the mayor of Cannes.
The government will have to find other solutions, given the dead end on the housing tax and any "modest contribution."
Enrichment Data Insights:
- Tax Measures in the 2025 Financial Bill: The French government is in the process of implementing various tax measures to reduce the budget deficit, such as a temporary tax on large companies' profits [1].
- Local Taxation Contributions: Minister of Regional Planning François Rebsamen has ruled out reinstating the housing tax but is considering introducing a "modest contribution" to finance municipal public services [3].
- Finance Minister's Announcements: French Finance Minister Eric Lombard has publicly expressed a desire to make a temporary tax on the wealthy permanent, citing concerns for fairness [5].
Despite the current debates around tax measures and contributions, specific comments from David Lisnard cannot be found in the search results.
"The ongoing debates in policy-and-legislation, particularly around tax measures and contributions, have found a strong voice in the general-news as the President of the Mayors of France calls for a reduction in public spending. David Lisnard has opposed any "modest contribution" towards housing tax, questioning its necessity and emphasizing its potential impact on the economy."
"As the French government explores alternative solutions, given the dead end on the housing tax and any suggested "modest contribution," it is noticeable that this issue resonates deeply with the politics of local authorities, as demonstrated by the stance of David Lisnard."
