Multiple parties are jockeying for position in the aftermath of France's seismic snap election. The leftist New Popular Front (NPF) insists its ideas should be implemented.

Multiple parties are jockeying for position in the aftermath of France’s seismic snap election. The leftist New Popular Front (NPF) insists its ideas should be implemented.

France’s left wing New Popular Front (NPF) - now the largest group in parliament - has called for a prime minister who will implement its ideas including a new wealth tax and petrol price controls.

The leftist alliance secured the most seats in the recent French elections but fell short of the 289 needed for a majority in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of parliament.

President Emmanuel Macron’s Together bloc came in second and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party finished third.

France’s parties are now jockeying for position and it’s unclear exactly how things will shake out, but the NPF has insisted it will implement its radical set of ideas.

  • 2484345508@lemy.lolEnglish
    21·
    5 months ago

    I think “rich” nowadays starts at $1m usd/y. No one really needs more than that. I think 90% is a bit steep, but that leaves a lot of wiggle room for negotiation.

    • Avid AmoebaEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      It depends on cost of living. $1M in the US doesn’t buy the same as $1M in France.

      • 2484345508@lemy.lolEnglish
        21·
        5 months ago

        €920,000 is just fine.

        I assume each country would find that sweet spot for themselves. Either way that’s a crap ton of money. After that, taxes should be high.